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A review by ka_cam
Summer Fun by Jeanne Thornton
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This was a strange read- surreal fever dream vibes. The letter format was both compelling and also a bit confusing (how much access does Gala have to B—-/Diane’s interiority and how does she have it? Is any of this real? Dark magic? Fantasy/FanFic? Break with consensus reality? ). Midway through I totally lost steam on it and had a hard time staying engaged to the finish, but that could have been my own life stressors getting in the way. Some of the characters just petered out- which wasn’t satisfying but did make it feel more like a fanfic infused diary for Gala. A funky and at times heartfelt wander in some deserts of time and space and identity and family.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Self harm, and Transphobia
Moderate: Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Domestic abuse and Alcohol