Reviews tagging 'Self harm'

Hurricane Child by Kacen Callender

1 review

saara_ilona_muu's review against another edition

challenging hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book is **BIG** on themes, in a small package. It might be meant for middle schoolers, but it's not a condescending book at all. I remember being 12, and on the cusp of leaving childhood behind. Caroline grows up, figures out who she is, learns to forgive herself and others, starts seeing shades of grey. This is a great bildungsroman!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Outing, Religious bigotry, Self harm, Abandonment, Suicide attempt, Lesbophobia, Child abuse, Bullying, Grief, and Physical abuse

Minor: Mental illness and Infidelity