A review by kimbekaw
The Broken Girls by Simone St. James

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

On the supernatural element of the book:

Very little point to the ghost, "Mary Hand". She only served as a "spook factor". The book could have easily been written without the supernatural element and have been just as impactful. It had nearly no bearing on the story at all, other than to create the spooky atmosphere of a haunted boarding school.

 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Murder, Violence, and Confinement

Moderate: Suicide attempt, Rape, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Antisemitism, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Addiction, Classism, and Sexual content