A review by crystalsparkles
I Was Anastasia by Ariel Lawhon

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative 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? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

I told you so

I love the way this is written, from present to past. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Gore, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Suicide attempt, Murder, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

Moderate: Cursing, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Grief

Minor: Animal death, Police brutality, Pregnancy, and Colonisation