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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
Wow, this was a whirlwind! Twins Rose and Lily have been compared their whole lives. Both have self-destructive behaviors that lead them into very dark places. As a person who struggled with anorexia, I definitely found this book to be accurate in the feelings that Rose has throughout her recovery process. What I found even more accurate is how desperately she wants to save Lily from the horrors of her own life when she cannot even save herself. The only reason this isn't a five star for me was the pacing. I thought some parts in the beginning dragged and then in the end there were some huge moments that didn't get enough attention. Overall the book was witty, dark, and beautiful.
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse
this book completely knocked me off my feet; i was NOT expecting to love it as much as i did. eating disorder media is pretty much always questionable for me but this wasn’t triggering/ glorifying/ romanticizing (for me, at least- thoroughly read through the trigger warnings before reading yourself). lots of it resonated with me, and lots of it didn’t, but the most memorable aspect was the author’s writing style. effortlessly poetic but in a way that was still able to move the story along effectively and coherently, which i feel like is something a lot of writers with this style fall short on. the relationship between rose and lily was fascinating, and the romance between rose and mim developed so naturally and beautifully i didn’t realize how deeply i cared for them and their love story until i closed the book. this is one of those books that i’m putting aside on a list to buy a physical copy of later so i can highlight and annotate every other page. rose and lily’s journey through healing and recovery was depicted realistically but in a way that inspires hope- for them, and for yourself.
I will say that I enjoyed this book despite it not being in my usual choice of subjects.
Every person in this book is taken to the extreme of what role they're meant to serve in the story. The parents are beyond negligent, the friends and relationships beyond toxic, and the rehab employees beyond incompetent, etc. Any one reason could have pushed Rose to an eating disorder, she never had a chance.
The world is small. Ignore coincidence.
It doesn't glorify eating disorders, but I could see how it could be triggering for someone who has or has had one.
Every person in this book is taken to the extreme of what role they're meant to serve in the story. The parents are beyond negligent, the friends and relationships beyond toxic, and the rehab employees beyond incompetent, etc. Any one reason could have pushed Rose to an eating disorder, she never had a chance.
The world is small. Ignore coincidence.
It doesn't glorify eating disorders, but I could see how it could be triggering for someone who has or has had one.
challenging
dark
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book feels like every short story I wanted to write as an undergrad, including (my unsuccessful) use of the third person. Sharp-edged in the way only novels about teenage girls can be. The latter half lagged a little for me, but overall, yes.
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse
Minor: Rape