A review by bookshelvesandtealeaves
The Monster of Her Age by Danielle Binks

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

GIVE ME MORE SAPPHIC AUSSIE ROMANCES!!

I really enjoyed this book. I found the start a little rocky, and I think the mystery element kinda made it hard for me to understand Ellie, the main character for a while, but once more was revealed and her relationship with Riya progressed, I became hooked.

This book is a very quick, easy read, too. It’s short and sweet and yet still manages to pack a punch. There’s so much love and pain and grief and passion between these pages and I really felt the complexities of humans and life and relationships was beautifully portrayed.

I loved Riya, the love interest, so much. Her passion for horror films was just so freaking adorable, and kinda made me want to explore the genre more even though it’s not really my cup of tea. Her excitement was kind of contagious! I also love the way she spoke to Ellie about her trauma and grief and conflicting emotions. She said some really important things that Ellie really needed to hear.

I kinda just want a sequel that’s Ellie, Riya and Yael living it up in Sydney, doing their thing.