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The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender by Leslye Walton
2 reviews
that_story_girl's review against another edition
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death, Death, and Mental illness
debz57a52's review against another edition
4.5
This book fell on my radar almost a decade ago because of the Goodreads nomination, so I'm glad I finally got around to it. The story of Ava Lavender is quite a tale, mesmerizing and sad but joyful and lovely too. What really makes this book, though, is the story of the women (and some men) who came before her; knowing their stories and how they feed into Ava's experiences is what gives this story the depth that enchants readers like me. The magical realism is pretty special, too, though. There were a few slow-ish parts, which I mostly skimmed through, but this is such an enjoyable book that I never once thought the skimming was good. I was just an impatient reader.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Animal death, Sexual violence, Gun violence, and Animal cruelty
Moderate: Mental illness, Homophobia, Death of parent, Violence, Confinement, Infidelity, and Stalking
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