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nicesideburns's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book is about the effects grooming has on the mc, projecting onto other victims, and insisting that she, herself, hasn't been a long term victim.
It delves into the grooming of a 15 year old up to her current years as 32. It delves into the horror of how an adult and a teacher at that can take advantage of someone so young. It was uncomfortable and downright tragic knowing the things he was doing was so self centered and manipulative it impacts Vanessa in so many ways...
Graphic: Sexual content, Rape, Gaslighting, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual harassment, Pedophilia, Child abuse, and Emotional abuse
maryaliceelange's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Child abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Emotional abuse, and Drug abuse
camigz's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual violence, Child abuse, Rape, Adult/minor relationship, Gaslighting, and Pedophilia
Moderate: Grief, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Abandonment, Homophobia, Misogyny, and Toxic relationship
lorraine87's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Rape, Pedophilia, Child abuse, Adult/minor relationship, and Emotional abuse
xwritingstoriesx's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Suicide, Adult/minor relationship, Rape, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Pedophilia
Moderate: Alcoholism
Minor: Domestic abuse
noorvda's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Alcoholism, Gaslighting, Suicide, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Pedophilia, Emotional abuse, Rape, and Sexual assault
madkat37's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Drug use, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Child abuse, Death, and Suicidal thoughts
ktmshumway's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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
4.75
I think my only critique was that I wanted more at the end! I think that the way it ended felt intentional and provided closure, but I did find myself wanting something more! Partly because I loved reading Vanessa's character and partly because I wanted to see her experience some of the emotional freedom she so deserved, maybe reclaim writing for herself. I think this would've taken another book or at least a time jump to do and I know trauma is not so cut and dry, so I can't even call my critique a critique haha. Just a want for more of this lovely story and complex character.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship and Child abuse
Moderate: Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Rape, Pedophilia, and Sexual assault
cjgmiranda220's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Drug use, Grief, Rape, Self harm, Toxic relationship, Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal death, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting
bedoyle's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Adult/minor relationship, Gaslighting, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Child abuse, Vomit, and Emotional abuse