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krys_kilz's review against another edition
dark
emotional
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
3.75
This is a very character driven story. I liked how Sonya's character was fleshed out and how the reader is able to see inside what she's thinking. The subtleties of Sonya as a potentially unreliable narrator and simultaneously as a woman whose instincts are constantly denied and belittled created thought provoking tension around how responses to mental illness and addiction are gendered.
The ending was a bit abrupt, but I was really glad to see Sonya sticking up for herself and her son.
The ending was a bit abrupt, but I was really glad to see Sonya sticking up for herself and her son.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Mental illness, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Child abuse, and Vomit
Minor: Fatphobia, Animal cruelty, Cancer, and Death of parent
alyhutchss's review
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Powerful. This book is about navigating addiction and single motherhood. Sonya was once a famous actress, however after becoming a mother her life took a turn. She fell into a battle with alcoholism.
Each and every page was raw, chaotic, and pulled at my heart. I was emotional at every step of Sonya and her four year olds story. Tommy is a sweet and unique child who Sonya undoubtedly loves. She has a uniqueness that she brings to motherhood, however the addiction stands her in the way.
The writing of this book was really what brought it to life. Each chapter was short and easy to breeze through. The author brings a chaotic energy to Sonya’s narration which emulates what she is going through.
I felt like there was something missing to the ending as the story ended abruptly. There were some pieces of their story I felt were left hanging, however this could be intentional on the author's part.
I rounded this up to ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ on goodreads.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction and Alcoholism
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Stalking, Violence, Cancer, and Alcoholism
rferronetti's review
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction and Alcoholism
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Death of parent, Animal death, and Animal cruelty
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