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A review by bubbleybrain
Big Mouth Blues by Danalynn Donovan
5.0
It's refreshing to read a book from an author where their dedication is this, "This novel is dedicated to my wonderful parents, who blessed me with a happy, loving childhood, and where nothing like the fictional characters described herein."
Author Donovan in turn managed to write a traumatic piece of a teen that sort of sinks into the roll of being her father's object of ire, while also hiding her traumas in order to achieve acceptance with her best friend and heart of her desire. A little muted on the goals as this is quite a contemporary piece, but it was an interesting and moving read, and near the finale my heart just broke for this girl. So congratulations, Donovan. You got a reaction out of me.
Author Donovan in turn managed to write a traumatic piece of a teen that sort of sinks into the roll of being her father's object of ire, while also hiding her traumas in order to achieve acceptance with her best friend and heart of her desire. A little muted on the goals as this is quite a contemporary piece, but it was an interesting and moving read, and near the finale my heart just broke for this girl. So congratulations, Donovan. You got a reaction out of me.