A review by natreviews
Girl in Pieces by Kathleen Glasgow

dark emotional hopeful sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Book TW: Self-harm, abuse, sexual assault, suicidal ideation/suicide, drug and alcohol use.

This is one of those books you don't want to describe. All I knew going in was it was about self-harm and attempted suicide. 

There were several moments where I didn't know if I could finish this book. Sections involving Riley reminded me of my own trauma that I should probably face more than I have. I'm so happy I finished this book though. I think so many people will be able to relate to it. 

This is another book I wouldn't put in YA (where it probably is), but under New Adult. It deals with serious themes and doesn't shy away from them, but is written in a way teens can understand and highly relate to. I think anyone who has or even thought of self-harming can relate to this story. It's so immensely sad, but angelic at the same time.
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