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calamitywindpetal's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcohol, Car accident, Racism, Alcoholism, and Abortion
Minor: Drug use
scrubsandbooks's review
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book was absolutely mesmerizing, I read it in one sitting! Joy L. Smith tackles a whole lot of tough topics in such a beautiful and gut-wrenching manner, including toxic relationships (familial and romantic) and breaking the cycle, alcoholism, abortion, driving under the influence, coping with new disability (the MC is a paraplegic after a terrible accident), grief over a future, racism in performing arts, and casual ableism in society. I didn't expect to cry at all in this book but cry I did, for Genie, for Kyle, for the life they could have had and for the life they struggle to deal with instead. People who are also fans of ballet would love the references made throughout the pages.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical trauma, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Abortion, Ableism, Racism, and Gaslighting
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