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crimsonreadlips's review
challenging
dark
sad
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
1.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Body shaming, Adult/minor relationship, Rape, Child abuse, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Suicidal thoughts, Sexism, Pedophilia, Misogyny, Lesbophobia, Incest, Fatphobia, Emotional abuse, Eating disorder, Death of parent, Cursing, and Classism
Minor: Cancer and Death
julietealy's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Every time I read Lisa Taddeo I feel like she is writing to me. Ghost Lover is an engrossing collection of short stories that beautifully capture the female experience. I love the way that Taddeo writes about lust, rage, ageing, jealousy, friendship, and love. Her characters are raw and complex and flawed, and that's what I love so much about her work. I really savored reading this book because each story felt so special to me. My favorite stories in this collection are Ghost Lover, Fourty-Two, Air Supply, and A Suburban Weekend. This is my new favorite collection of short stories. Each one scratched my brain in a different way, and I really appreciate how cohesive this collection is. Thank you SO much to Caroline and Avid Reader Press for sending me this ARC 💘 I am so grateful.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Death, Eating disorder, Sexual assault, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Medical content, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Infidelity, Body shaming, and Suicidal thoughts
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