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befreckledbookworm's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I ended up really liking this! You do end up rooting for Essie, and watching her navigate the situation she’s found herself in is very interesting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Homophobia, Incest, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
otherworlds's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Homophobia, Incest, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Vomit, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Confinement, Cursing, Torture, and Excrement
Minor: Alcoholism
lauren_the_bookworm's review against another edition
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book was great! It follows Essie who is a member of the Hicks family, a Christian family who have a reality show about their life. When things start to go wrong, the story shows how Essie and her mother manipulate the situation to suit their own lives. I though the story was very believable and was told in a way that you believed you could be reading a memoir. Often I found myself feeling sorry for different characters for different reasons and then hating them in the next second. The secondary story of Liberty was also a great addition.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Incest, Rape, and Sexual assault
lexa's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.0
Great story, heavy and heartbreaking at times.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
Moderate: Homophobia and Incest