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challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Lesbophobia, Misogyny, Violence, Transphobia, Body shaming, Cursing, Dysphoria, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Alcohol, Bullying, Death, and Suicide
jazzyjbox's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I requested this ARC because I loved Olivia A. Cole's Dear Medusa. I didn't remember the description, so it's a testament to how well Cole portrayed OCD that I was able to identify it before Ariel realized it. After reading the acknowledgments, I understand why and appreciate Cole's exploration of the topic.
I loved the portrayal of the crocodile brain. I loved the support Ariel gets from her new friends and her sister and even her boss. I wish Ariel could have gotten more support from her parents, but that's just realistically not the case in many situations. Still sucks, though. I enjoyed the concept of challenging gender and racism and all the mental health topics that connected Ruth and Rex and Ariel. I think the book was a little longer than it needed to be, though I definitely enjoyed the novel-in-verse style. I'd recommend this for people who love stories about mental health that feature queer characters.
Rep: OCD (MC), lesbian (MC), trans (side character)
Thanks so much to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review!
I loved the portrayal of the crocodile brain. I loved the support Ariel gets from her new friends and her sister and even her boss. I wish Ariel could have gotten more support from her parents, but that's just realistically not the case in many situations. Still sucks, though. I enjoyed the concept of challenging gender and racism and all the mental health topics that connected Ruth and Rex and Ariel. I think the book was a little longer than it needed to be, though I definitely enjoyed the novel-in-verse style. I'd recommend this for people who love stories about mental health that feature queer characters.
Rep: OCD (MC), lesbian (MC), trans (side character)
Thanks so much to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Suicide
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