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cait808's review against another edition
5.0
you pull this book from the shelf because reading it feels like peeling back a juicy scab. i return it, pride of place, because the familiar itch of my skin knitting back together feels even better.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Biphobia, Body shaming, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Vomit
Minor: Pedophilia
frannieman's review against another edition
4.75
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
hydrareads's review against another edition
4.5
I pose the above question all the time when I look at my past relationships and decisions in retrospect. This book doesn’t necessarily answer that either but it does make you think.
An incredible autobiographical account on queerness and intimate partner abuse, it is a very eye opening and heartbreaking read. This book is a valiant effort at putting ink to paper and a formal historical entry to topics that are rarely talked about — queerness and abuse.
The format of this book is not only unique but incredibly enjoyable. I haven’t read anything like this. It takes you through a disheartening and inspiring adventure through a surprisingly fun writing format.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Toxic relationship, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Body shaming, Homophobia, and Gaslighting
wowaubrie's review against another edition
4.75
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Lesbophobia, and Sexual harassment
wowoella's review against another edition
3.5
I listened to the audiobook, and one thing that I found difficult is the way that Machado cannot help but (literally) speak in breathy metaphors. While I think there is beauty and power in writing this way, I do question using this method to talk about something as serious as abuse. That being said, that’s a preference of mine.
At the end of the day, it’s worth a read.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship
cheerstochels's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Infidelity, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Fire/Fire injury, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Confinement, Fatphobia, Violence, Grief, Religious bigotry, Car accident, Death of parent, and Lesbophobia
Minor: Animal death, Confinement, Death, Misogyny, Blood, Vomit, Dementia, Car accident, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
finnthehuman217's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Biphobia, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Injury/Injury detail
krmreads2024's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual violence, and Lesbophobia
maritareads's review against another edition
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Alcoholism and Lesbophobia
Minor: Cancer
slimygf's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship