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2.97 AVERAGE
2.97 AVERAGE
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
the fact that some of the worst books (that happen to be sapphic) i’ve ever read have like 4.75 avg ratings while this one rocks 2.97 is kind of a slay
this book is deeply polarizing, doesn’t care what you think of it, and would absolutely kill a straight on impact. i found it extremely grating but also couldn’t put it down. i think i hate it, and i’ll be thinking about it for a while
probably don’t read it i you’re not on twitter or are blessed enough to be unplugged from The Discourse™
this book is deeply polarizing, doesn’t care what you think of it, and would absolutely kill a straight on impact. i found it extremely grating but also couldn’t put it down. i think i hate it, and i’ll be thinking about it for a while
probably don’t read it i you’re not on twitter or are blessed enough to be unplugged from The Discourse™
challenging
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Sorry, I really tried but I just didn't like this.
The protagonist was insufferable and irritating and makes her partner jump through hoops and try to read her mind rather than just being open, and then (literally) screams and cries to get her own way.
Everyone in this felt so immature even through they are all adults, and it is so disappointing because in the beginning it did have a bit of commentary on butch/femme dynamics and the protag talked about how much she thirsted for butches, which isn't something you see in fiction too often.
I see a lot of reviews (including on the cover) saying they found this funny, and maybe I just didn't get it, or maybe this is a satire of a very specific type of wealthy white cis American lesbian community that I obviously don't belong to and therefore don't get the in-jokes for, but I didn't laugh once.
Some of the writing is really good, though! That's what is really frustrating. It's streaked with beautiful references to queer works. It just really was not for me.
Also, having a character who specifies herself as being a US size 6 repeatedly describe herself as fat or enormous is Not It. I realise this is how she sees herself because she is very insecure, but I think tying that to a specific size is quite dangerous.
The protagonist was insufferable and irritating and makes her partner jump through hoops and try to read her mind rather than just being open, and then (literally) screams and cries to get her own way.
Everyone in this felt so immature even through they are all adults, and it is so disappointing because in the beginning it did have a bit of commentary on butch/femme dynamics and the protag talked about how much she thirsted for butches, which isn't something you see in fiction too often.
I see a lot of reviews (including on the cover) saying they found this funny, and maybe I just didn't get it, or maybe this is a satire of a very specific type of wealthy white cis American lesbian community that I obviously don't belong to and therefore don't get the in-jokes for, but I didn't laugh once.
Some of the writing is really good, though! That's what is really frustrating. It's streaked with beautiful references to queer works. It just really was not for me.
Also, having a character who specifies herself as being a US size 6 repeatedly describe herself as fat or enormous is Not It. I realise this is how she sees herself because she is very insecure, but I think tying that to a specific size is quite dangerous.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Self harm, Sexual content, Toxic relationship
Moderate: Drug use, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Rape, Alcohol
Minor: Excrement
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I think that I would have to re-read this book to properly understand what it is saying. Equal parts fascinating and horrifying
TW: the scene where Jesse and Darcy perform in the sauna might be uncomfortable for some (some consensual sexual self-harm/partner-harm).
Well done. Messy and raw. I managed to both hate and feel for each character because they are both insufferable and yet it works. Gay! (duh)
Well done. Messy and raw. I managed to both hate and feel for each character because they are both insufferable and yet it works. Gay! (duh)
dark
emotional
funny
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship
Moderate: Biphobia, Body horror, Infidelity, Blood
Minor: Rape, Excrement
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
something about it rubbed me the wrong way… felt odd and minimizing. i love an unlikable character but these people were just whiny and insufferable with 0 redeeming characteristics. overall didn't care about anyone… tomato tomato tomato
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes