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challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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:
No
5.0 stars
HIGHLY recommend
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own
HIGHLY recommend
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own
Oh. My. Goodness!!
Why, oh why, don't parents believe their daughters when something is wrong? Or teach them to trust their gut? Or how to protect themselves? Or why believe that people of authority always know best? Or why are girls to blame for pregnancy, yet boys face no consequences? Why haven't these things changed ever?
Well, this book covers it all! We need to trust the survivors! The previously incarcerated survivors of a fictional Magdalene laundry in Buffalo, New York, tell their story. I blindly believed these laundries were only in Ireland, but there were at least thirty-eight, per the author. Seriously?
The writing, characters, and plot are top-notch! This is an important, difficult, but horrible reflection on our history. It also proves how important history is. True history is important - not the whitewashed crap!
For a more detailed review, check out my blog - booksbydorothea:
https://booksbydorothea.blogspot.com/2025/05/review-wayward-girls-earcebook.html
Why, oh why, don't parents believe their daughters when something is wrong? Or teach them to trust their gut? Or how to protect themselves? Or why believe that people of authority always know best? Or why are girls to blame for pregnancy, yet boys face no consequences? Why haven't these things changed ever?
Well, this book covers it all! We need to trust the survivors! The previously incarcerated survivors of a fictional Magdalene laundry in Buffalo, New York, tell their story. I blindly believed these laundries were only in Ireland, but there were at least thirty-eight, per the author. Seriously?
The writing, characters, and plot are top-notch! This is an important, difficult, but horrible reflection on our history. It also proves how important history is. True history is important - not the whitewashed crap!
For a more detailed review, check out my blog - booksbydorothea:
https://booksbydorothea.blogspot.com/2025/05/review-wayward-girls-earcebook.html
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Grief, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, Gaslighting, Abandonment
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Cursing, Mental illness