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sunshine_sophia's review against another edition
5.0
as someone who works in the domestic violence/sexual violence awareness realm, this was poignant and applicable to my work. relationship violence is already something that many people shy away from and would rather brush under the rug. queer relationship violence is even more scarce when it comes to discussions around it (or lack thereof). Machado beautifully shows the light on queer domestic violence with her own powerful story paralleled by literature and research. not only was it moving but it was also educational.
i listened to the audiobook, narrated by Machado herself, which made it more personal. overall, this was an incredibly moving and thought-provoking read. i would recommend this book to queer individuals, especially women loving women individuals, and allies and supporters alike. we must shine a light on relationship violence, especially in marginalized communities.
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Biphobia and Lesbophobia
mdwsn27's review against another edition
4.25
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Fatphobia, Homophobia, Infidelity, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Vomit, and Lesbophobia
Minor: Biphobia, Body shaming, and Abandonment
breadbummer's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Animal death, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Grief, and Alcohol
Minor: Biphobia, Blood, Vomit, and Religious bigotry
jadejeanne's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Biphobia and Homophobia
Minor: Fatphobia
scifi_rat's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Sexual content, Lesbophobia, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Biphobia, Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Religious bigotry, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
aquakirst's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Biphobia, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Murder, Lesbophobia, and Gaslighting
tinyjude's review against another edition
4.25
The gaslighting, the jealousy, controlling behaviour, abusive patterns, "happy" moments to overcompensate, the physicial, emotional and sexual harrassment, the consequences... they are all difficult themes to tackle and read, but Carmen María Machado does a marvelous job.
My only complaint is that i'm not the biggest fan of the second person pov in books. Nonetheless, a harrowing, necessary read!
Graphic: Biphobia, Body shaming, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
southernselkie08's review against another edition
4.75
Graphic: Biphobia, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
nico_lechat's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Biphobia
erica_reads_things's review against another edition
4.75
I loved the narrative style and tropes of the Dream House once I got used to the flow. I really appreciated how Carmen held the complexities of domestic violence and the topic and experiences within the queer community. This text will absolutely remain an important work in queer narratives. So well done.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Biphobia, Body shaming, Death, Hate crime, Homophobia, Stalking, Lesbophobia, and Alcohol
Minor: Fatphobia and Injury/Injury detail