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kaltain's review
emotional
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Misogyny, Blood, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, Rape, Suicide attempt, Child abuse, Cursing, Gaslighting, Infidelity, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Alcohol, Bullying, and Vomit
nerdynursereads's review
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.5
TW: self harm!
I really loved this book. It’s sad and poetic. At times Lilja’s story really resonated with me. Those feelings of trying so hard to make yourself into someone your partner wants. The gaslighting. The depression.
The writing really is exquisite. I can’t wait to read more from this author.
My only complaint is the ending felt too abrupt. I wanted a couple more sections to find out more about Lilja. Does she’s stay with her terrible not boyfriend??? Does she flee??? I need to know.
I really loved this book. It’s sad and poetic. At times Lilja’s story really resonated with me. Those feelings of trying so hard to make yourself into someone your partner wants. The gaslighting. The depression.
The writing really is exquisite. I can’t wait to read more from this author.
My only complaint is the ending felt too abrupt. I wanted a couple more sections to find out more about Lilja. Does she’s stay with her terrible not boyfriend??? Does she flee??? I need to know.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Self harm, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Bullying, Sexual violence, Panic attacks/disorders, and Blood
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