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emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder
Moderate: Biphobia, Suicide attempt, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Dysphoria
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Mental illness
dark
emotional
funny
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Mental illness
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Minor: Eating disorder, Self harm
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I fully believe it is impossible for Alice Oseman to write anything less than perfection. This was such a moving and emotional look into mental illness and its challenges, focusing in on the first Christmas after Charlie begins his recovery. Oseman has an undeniable talent for treating sensitive topics, such as ED, with care and honesty. Charlie’s recovery is tough; he has good and bad days, and not everyone is capable of or willing to offer the sort of help he needs. At the same time, there are positive influences in his life whose steadfast love and support prove so important. It was a very authentic and thoughtful portrayal of recovery, and Charlie is a brilliant and inspirational character. Everyone should read this book, and I recommend having tissues and a fluffy blanket to hand ♥️
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder, Mental illness
Minor: Self harm
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Mental illness
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Mental illness
Moderate: Biphobia, Homophobia
Minor: Suicide attempt
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Super quick read. Finished it in less than an hour.
Important topics, and even lessons in the short story.
Important topics, and even lessons in the short story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder
Moderate: Homophobia
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Biphobia, Cursing, Eating disorder, Homophobia, Mental illness, Self harm, Medical content, Medical trauma, Alcohol
emotional
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: Ableism, Eating disorder
Moderate: Biphobia, Cursing
Minor: Self harm