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victoria_mh's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
I think I first read this when I was the protagonist's age (14) and recall reading it more than once as a teenager. Found it at a book swap recently and thought I'd read it again. Didn't think this book would still make me cry in my 30s! It's definitely for older readers; I recommend it but there is a lot of gut-wrenching stuff around abandonment, abuse, internalised guilt, the search for identity and autonomy - huge trigger warning for suicide in one part. I really feel for the main character.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Abandonment, Pregnancy, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Suicide, Alcoholism, Bullying, Grief, Toxic relationship, and Child abuse
ghostofthegallows's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Christ this book was dark lmao. The first 20 pages and main character who is 14 btw was talking about child birth and abandoneding a baby. Also the main character is the WORST.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Sexual assault
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