A review by sb4012315
Baby Doll by Hollie Overton

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I like that the author is taking us through everything that a victim in this situation would actually go through. It feels cathartic. Overton looks unflinchingly into the pain and heartache and healing that every person involved would experience. So many other pieces of media attempt to do the same and simply retraumatize the audience/MC for shock value. The author steers away from the truly gritty details while still conveying the strength it takes to endure. A few scenes feel overly dramatized and slight unrealistic, Rick being arrested for one, the confrontation between Abby and Missy for another. Overall this was a fast and satisfying read.