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amina_writes_books's review
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Abortion
Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, and Chronic illness
scarletcoat's review
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia and Medical trauma
Minor: Alcoholism, Infertility, and Mental illness
bookclubbitches's review against another edition
3.0
I appreciated Alicia's story and sharing her truth must have been so gratifying. I am glad more Intersex voices are speaking up and being highlighted.
HOWEVER, at times this book felt very preachy, like there were no room for other ideas or opinions and that it was her way or the highway. Especially the bit about cancel culture after quoting Harry Potter. It's uncalled for in this day and age no matter what caveat you add the end of the statement. Stop bringing up HP in 2024. Unacceptable.
The other thing I didn't quite relate to or enjoy was the fact that her white, pretty privilege wasn't acknowledged as much as I felt it needed to me. The amount of dates, hook ups, and propositions mentioned felt like a weird humble brag instead of whatever she was trying to get across. A lot of people do not experience that in any way shape or form and so it felt a little much.
Good for her for getting a book deal and speaking her truth, this just won't be a new favorite non fic for me.
HOWEVER, at times this book felt very preachy, like there were no room for other ideas or opinions and that it was her way or the highway. Especially the bit about cancel culture after quoting Harry Potter. It's uncalled for in this day and age no matter what caveat you add the end of the statement. Stop bringing up HP in 2024. Unacceptable.
The other thing I didn't quite relate to or enjoy was the fact that her white, pretty privilege wasn't acknowledged as much as I felt it needed to me. The amount of dates, hook ups, and propositions mentioned felt like a weird humble brag instead of whatever she was trying to get across. A lot of people do not experience that in any way shape or form and so it felt a little much.
Good for her for getting a book deal and speaking her truth, this just won't be a new favorite non fic for me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use, Alcohol, Sexual content, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Sexual assault, and Transphobia
bellevue's review
funny
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual violence, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Rape, Addiction, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Infertility, and Drug use
Minor: Abortion
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