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A review by luciajen
Afterlove by Tanya Byrne
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
The fact that lesbian is a word used throughout this book is so heartwarming. And the fact that lesbian is also used to promote this book, it is so very inspiring. It gives lesbians, especially brown lesbians, a chance to look at themselves as main characters that are so loveable. These characters while they end up dead, do end up having a happy ending which can be somewhat unseen in media when it comes to lesbians. They have happy endings that are relevant and appropriate for their situation. This book made me feel loved, sad, and seen.
Graphic: Child death, Death, Drug abuse, Hate crime, Car accident, and Lesbophobia
Moderate: Mental illness, Violence, and Grief