A review by vixenreader
The Wonder by Emma Donoghue

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• 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

4.25

Despite how dry it can be at times, the mystery keeps you on edge, the lead is fascinating, and it reveals the darkest paths people will take to protect themselves and their reputations. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Classism, Death, Xenophobia, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Medical content, and Religious bigotry

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Alcohol, Blood, Child death, Fire/Fire injury, Incest, Sexual assault, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Cursing

Be aware that there is sibling incest, Münchausen syndrome by proxy, slut-shaming, and changing identities in order to get out of a hostile situation.