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A review by oliviaskye
Binding 13 by Chloe Walsh
4.0
It was great, I just feel like the constant mention of Shanon’s size was annoying. I understand that she is so tiny due to malnourishment, but I just feel like there are better ways to have shown it.
I feel like her size was often equated to her being ‘weak’ and ‘fragile’, which I hated because she’s quite literally the opposite, especially having gone through what she had.
I also feel like to show malnourishment, it would’ve been more effective to use descriptors of pale skin, fatigue, thin hair, brittle nails, etc. Don’t hate me, but the fact that it was really just the size made it seem disingenuous - almost like an ‘excuse’ to have a tiny fmc. And I def think I am analyzing this too hard, since I am a survivor of child domestic ab*se, but idk, just wanted to give my thoughts.
But other than that, I really loved the story. Like it was so addicting!! Def would recommend, despite the size thing.
I feel like her size was often equated to her being ‘weak’ and ‘fragile’, which I hated because she’s quite literally the opposite, especially having gone through what she had.
I also feel like to show malnourishment, it would’ve been more effective to use descriptors of pale skin, fatigue, thin hair, brittle nails, etc. Don’t hate me, but the fact that it was really just the size made it seem disingenuous - almost like an ‘excuse’ to have a tiny fmc. And I def think I am analyzing this too hard, since I am a survivor of child domestic ab*se, but idk, just wanted to give my thoughts.
But other than that, I really loved the story. Like it was so addicting!! Def would recommend, despite the size thing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Domestic abuse