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A review by atlastheninth
The First Bright Thing by J.R. Dawson
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This is a lovely story about the past being the past and while we need to worry about the future we have to live in the present and make the best of it. It is about self-acceptance and choosing your own family.
It was good and I did like the ending, but overall I was a bit underwhelmed.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Toxic relationship, Murder, Gaslighting, and War
Moderate: Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Antisemitism, and Death of parent
Minor: Child abuse and Genocide