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floralvarezr 's review for:
Glitterland
by Alexis Hall
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book was so sweet. Like, it wasn't, really, it was quite filthy, but really lovely at the same time. Ash is bipolar and also an asshole, but he's trying. To quote the greatest poet out there, Dr. Taylor Alison Swift, "At least I'm trying". No, but really, Ash has this is me trying vibes through and through. Mental illness isn't a way to justify being a bad person, but it certainly doesn't make being good any easier. It's constant self-sabotage and everyone who loves you is collateral. I thought it had a good depiction of mental illness and I liked Ash's character very much.
Darian was a manic pixie dream boy, though. It's kinda acknowledged towards the end, but still. Self-awareness doesn't make up for everything. I also thought the written down accent was annoying and a bit classist tbh.
I found the writing really beautiful, with rich language and colourful descriptions.
In the end, I'm a softie for clinically insane people finding love, so I really enjoyed myself.
Darian was a manic pixie dream boy, though. It's kinda acknowledged towards the end, but still. Self-awareness doesn't make up for everything. I also thought the written down accent was annoying and a bit classist tbh.
I found the writing really beautiful, with rich language and colourful descriptions.
In the end, I'm a softie for clinically insane people finding love, so I really enjoyed myself.