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thecosylibrary's review against another edition
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Gun violence, and Child abuse
book0logy's review
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:
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Cursing, Gun violence, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Child abuse, Drug use, Pedophilia, and Emotional abuse
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