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svnz's review against another edition
2.0
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
This was an okay read. The art style was too simplistic for my taste but it was functional for what it was trying to convey. I didn't much care for the flow of the book with all the going back and forth; I understand that this is a storytelling style and this can be well done but I didn't care much for this particular style of execution. There were some stuff I don't agree with (like, boycotting all male authors as if they are all somehow equally privileged and recount the exact same experience, or the implication that all women want to be desired as if the ace spectrum is not a thing at all) but then I suppose her views are shaped by what she has gone through in life. The last half of the book was much better where the author makes several observations and critiques regarding sexism, rape culture and female shame in light of it.
This was an okay read. The art style was too simplistic for my taste but it was functional for what it was trying to convey. I didn't much care for the flow of the book with all the going back and forth; I understand that this is a storytelling style and this can be well done but I didn't care much for this particular style of execution. There were some stuff I don't agree with (like, boycotting all male authors as if they are all somehow equally privileged and recount the exact same experience, or the implication that all women want to be desired as if the ace spectrum is not a thing at all) but then I suppose her views are shaped by what she has gone through in life. The last half of the book was much better where the author makes several observations and critiques regarding sexism, rape culture and female shame in light of it.
kiarrasayshi's review
3.0
This book made me uncomfortable. It's relatable of course. Most women will or have experienced some form of sexual assault and I'm no exception to that, but everything to the way this book is drawn to the bluntness of it's writing puts me into a place of fear I try to ignore in my life. It's a stream of consciousness narrative laid bare and it's powerful certainly, but it made me the sort of uncomfortable where I'm happy I read it, but probably won't re-read it. At least not for a long time. I don't like to see the world for it's dark places, but it's important that we recognize them.
starduststyx's review
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
3.0
It's hard to put into words how I felt reading this book. To be fair I've been reading a lot of books I randomly pick from Libby based on title + cover. The author does a great job at being honest through her writing and illustrations. I especially like the use of empty space and how it felt way more reflective than particularly art focused if that makes sense? Just getting feelings out and processing trauma. It's a lot and I do have some issues with it but at the same time this is a book of healing for the author and I can only hope things get better for her.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Addiction, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Fatphobia