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A review by garbage_mcsmutly
The Make-Up Test by Jenny L. Howe
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
I really wanted to like this one. I agreed with the author's social and political opinions sprinkled throughout. Especially the fat positivity. And I should've been able to relate quite a bit with the fmc. But there was something missing and I just couldn't connect to her, or see anything appealing in the mmc.
Graphic: Sexual content and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Dementia, and Death of parent
Minor: Cancer, Child abuse, Misogyny, Terminal illness, Grief, and Dysphoria