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dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This book really isn't what I expected and I'm not sure if that's a good thing or not. I enjoyed reading it. The end was dark and I'm still not sure what to make of it but it definitely is different.
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Pedophilia, Violence, Toxic relationship, and Murder
Moderate: Body horror, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual violence, Alcohol, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Incest
Minor: Infidelity
There's a strong theme of children being sexually abused in this book and the trauma haunting them into adulthood. The book ends with
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