A review by mollyringle
Lakelore by Anna-Marie McLemore

slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

Often felt less like a story and more like a series of memoirs/essays on the experiences of being trans or having ADHD or dyslexia, and of being bullied in childhood. The rep for all of those was very good and sympathetic—author seems to know what they're talking about. But I found it stressful at times, as someone with an ADHD kid, and someone who was bullied (and whose kids have been bullied). It kept hitting my anxiety spots in that way. But the mood is loving and full of understanding, and it's clear from other reviews that other people found this book soothing and uplifting, so - your mileage may vary! McLemore is definitely a skilled writer and I look forward to reading more of their work.
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