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roseleaf24's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
If Ballet Shoes or Theatre Shoes were a reality show in contemporary times. Belle grew up on a show that was a docuseries about six girls in training with a star trying to turn them into someone famous in the London performance world. This book is Belle slowly telling the whole story, while trying to convince herself and others that her trauma was real. I found it gripping, but there are many trigger warnings.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Body shaming, Bullying, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Fatphobia, and Homophobia
sstewart89's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Alcohol, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Eating disorder, Drug use, Bullying, Outing, Child abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Toxic friendship, Body shaming, Sexual harassment, Emotional abuse, and Cursing
Moderate: Death of parent
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