A review by allyrosemary
Bodies of Light by Jennifer Down

challenging dark emotional informative inspiring sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This was an incredibly difficult book to read, however I am so glad I have finally read it. It's definitely not a light hearted read and you need to be prepared to have your emotions messed around. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Grief, and Abandonment

Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment