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that_bookworm_guy's review
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Trigger warning for death of a loved one from anorexia, which I would have loved to have known about beforehand. I should maybe start looking up TW on books I want to read.
Mental health is a big focus in this book, with the main character having lost her twin sister to anorexia. I think the author did well to discuss it in a way that didn’t romanticise it and showed some of the dangers. I can see a lot of similarities with my own experiences. There is also mention of another character’s anxiety and discussions around medication which I think was good to include.
The story itself is a medium pace, and in parts, I expected a bit more to happen and things that were a little bit more thrilling. But it didn’t really take away from the overall enjoyment of the book.
I really loved the friendships in this book and the portrayal of them. Rowan is my favourite character and I loved her. There is just something about girl’s boarding schools and thrillers that I just love, and it’s always great when you can see some great friendships (even through all the arguments and fights).
I read this book fairly quickly, and even though it touches on some heaved topics, it was a fairly easy read.
Mental health is a big focus in this book, with the main character having lost her twin sister to anorexia. I think the author did well to discuss it in a way that didn’t romanticise it and showed some of the dangers. I can see a lot of similarities with my own experiences. There is also mention of another character’s anxiety and discussions around medication which I think was good to include.
The story itself is a medium pace, and in parts, I expected a bit more to happen and things that were a little bit more thrilling. But it didn’t really take away from the overall enjoyment of the book.
I really loved the friendships in this book and the portrayal of them. Rowan is my favourite character and I loved her. There is just something about girl’s boarding schools and thrillers that I just love, and it’s always great when you can see some great friendships (even through all the arguments and fights).
I read this book fairly quickly, and even though it touches on some heaved topics, it was a fairly easy read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Child death, and Mental illness
Moderate: Mental illness, Vomit, and Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Death of parent
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