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Swanna in Love by Jennifer Belle

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emotional tense 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

4.5


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challenging dark funny fast-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

4.25

A troubling, yet funny, book about a young girl embarking on her first 'relationship' with a much older man after her family enters a period of chaos.

Swanna was such an enjoyable character to read through the eyes of. Her 1980s life, as an affluent New York teen with eccentric parents, is so fun to read about. 

 
The ending was both abrupt and a relief, Swanna's holiday 'romance' was a page turner I was wishing to end. I thought the family background was interesting, but in my opinion not explored enough.


Overall, I really enjoyed this book! Definitely pick it up if you're a fan of:
  • Lolita
  • The Virgin Suicides
  • The Girls

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