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shrikebait's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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
5.0
This book has so much feeling packed into these pages. A+E are messy, harsh, weird, queer, and above all… real.
Their story follows two social outcasts you can't help but want to see thrive, but… this is no fairytale. I adore how the author writes characters with complex and oft-conflicting feelings. Merey portrays queer, punk, and teen culture in all its harsh and wonderful glory.
I went ahead and signed up to read both A+E and the next book. I'm now thanking myself! Very excited to see what happens next. I'm not much of a graphic novel person, but I'm considering checking that out at some point as well.
The cover art is also a perfect fit!
Thank you to the author and to BookSirens for the chance to read this book for free. I'm leaving this review of my own accord.
A few major content warnings: Sexual assault, dubious consent, drug use and drugging, disordered eating
Their story follows two social outcasts you can't help but want to see thrive, but… this is no fairytale. I adore how the author writes characters with complex and oft-conflicting feelings. Merey portrays queer, punk, and teen culture in all its harsh and wonderful glory.
I went ahead and signed up to read both A+E and the next book. I'm now thanking myself! Very excited to see what happens next. I'm not much of a graphic novel person, but I'm considering checking that out at some point as well.
The cover art is also a perfect fit!
Thank you to the author and to BookSirens for the chance to read this book for free. I'm leaving this review of my own accord.
A few major content warnings: Sexual assault, dubious consent, drug use and drugging, disordered eating
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Sexual violence, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Dysphoria, Sexual harassment, Alcohol, Eating disorder, Drug use, and Drug abuse
Minor: Homophobia, Xenophobia, Transphobia, Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Toxic friendship, Body shaming, Child abuse, Classism, Antisemitism, Pedophilia, Cursing, Domestic abuse, and Incest
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