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beanwa's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
3.0
I really enjoyed Pretend I'm Dead, but this one was a miss for me. The story felt disjointed and random, I was disappointed that Mona's story didn't pick up from where we left her. All the lessons she learned in the first book did not carry over to this one - I was disappointed that Jesus and her dog got written out in the first few pages. It was like Mona had regressed and reset, I found her really unlikeable (which hadn't been the case w Pretend I'm Dead)!
Also, I have to agree with other reviewers that the incessant tales of sexual trauma felt gratuitous. It's to the point where it became absurd and over the top, I really don't like it when authors use sexual trauma for shock value and that's what it felt like here.
I wouldn't recommend this one unfortunately, Pretend I'm Dead is much better and feels like a more purposeful and coherent story!
Also, I have to agree with other reviewers that the incessant tales of sexual trauma felt gratuitous. It's to the point where it became absurd and over the top, I really don't like it when authors use sexual trauma for shock value and that's what it felt like here.
I wouldn't recommend this one unfortunately, Pretend I'm Dead is much better and feels like a more purposeful and coherent story!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Rape, Child abuse, and Pedophilia
siriface's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Incest, Sexual assault, Pedophilia, Rape, Suicide, and Mental illness
noveltay's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Dark- WTF?
Mona- What are you doing!!!!
Everyone else- You’re just as weird and as bad as them.
Love how the cover resembles Mona’s bush. That made me laugh after the few times she mentioned it’s shape.
Mona- What are you doing!!!!
Everyone else- You’re just as weird and as bad as them.
Love how the cover resembles Mona’s bush. That made me laugh after the few times she mentioned it’s shape.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Addiction, Alcohol, Child abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Physical abuse, Rape, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Self harm, Domestic abuse, and Pedophilia
sonja123's review against another edition
dark
funny
medium-paced
- 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
3.0
For some reason, this was not what I was expecting at ALL. Very intriguing and difficult to put down. However, I rarely like when trauma suddenly appears out of nowhere in books. I feel unprepared and like the story isn't getting handled with enough care. This book had a lot of that, which was really well written and made complete sense (as trauma often does just that, appear out of nowhere). Just not for me. Still worth reading!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Incest, Sexual assault, Rape, and Pedophilia
Minor: Self harm
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