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meminger's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, Vomit, Grief, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Murder, and Mental illness
Moderate: Bullying
marinabkat's review
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
This book has a lot of important insight about queer relationships, abuse, and trauma. At times I found it peculiar and dramatic just for being so. I struggled with the characterization at times--not to say it's week, just that I struggled with it.
There was a line toward the end about lavender carpet that I found very meaningful--and the substantial reunion between Justin and his mother had me misty-eyed on my trolley ride home. The descriptions of vomit are certainly a motif that could be analyzed, but damn, the first half of this book made it difficult to eat.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Abandonment, Murder, Violence, Mental illness, Homophobia, and Vomit
amobrien's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This was such a captivating read full of complex relationships and examinations of the effects of trauma. The characters weren't loveable, but they felt so real, and I loved the structure and how it combined the past and present. It was heartbreaking and beautifully written. If you love stories that make you feel deeply, I would highly recommend Brother & Sister Enter the Forest to you.
Thank you Netgalley for providing a digital ARC.
Thank you Netgalley for providing a digital ARC.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Violence, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, and Self harm
Moderate: Sexual content, Bullying, Mental illness, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, and Addiction
Minor: Murder
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