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The disability representation here is so good. The emphasis on accessibility, the pitying looks, the issues surrounding independence, the way people speak differently to you and around you… it’s comprehensive and done in a way that doesn’t feel preachy. It enhances the story very well and is accurate.
My only issue, as a disabled person myself, is the use of the term “differently abled” (which was only used once, thankfully) and the use of person first language (which was used almost constantly). The vast majority of us prefer identity first language (ex. disabled person, not person with disability), and we abhor the term “differently abled.” That was the most unrealistic part of the book, having Emma say she “loved that term.” Disabled isn’t a bad word; please use it!
Overall, I loved this book and I will definitely recommend it. But due to the issues mentioned above, which could have been avoided by having sensitivity readers, I have deducted 0.5 stars.
My only issue, as a disabled person myself, is the use of the term “differently abled” (which was only used once, thankfully) and the use of person first language (which was used almost constantly). The vast majority of us prefer identity first language (ex. disabled person, not person with disability), and we abhor the term “differently abled.” That was the most unrealistic part of the book, having Emma say she “loved that term.” Disabled isn’t a bad word; please use it!
Overall, I loved this book and I will definitely recommend it. But due to the issues mentioned above, which could have been avoided by having sensitivity readers, I have deducted 0.5 stars.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Sexual content, Grief
Moderate: Addiction, Violence, Car accident
Minor: Torture, Pregnancy
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Chronic illness, Drug abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Car accident, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body horror, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Car accident, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail