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A review by sarahsthoughtsonbooks
Social Engagement by Avery Carpenter Forrey
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
The premise of the book makes it seems like it will be about wedding culture. To a point it is, but that's just if you look at the book on the surface. Read further into the book, look at the nuances, and you realize so much more
Received a gifted copy of the print ARC and finished copy from Mariner Books, and an ALC from LibroFM and Harper Collins Audio.
This is a book that benefits from reading with your eyes, or both. I know that if I only had access to the audio, I would have DNF'd. Not the fault of the narrator, because it's how Callie happens to be - wishy washy, not quite a social climber, resentful of others, etc
Received a gifted copy of the print ARC and finished copy from Mariner Books, and an ALC from LibroFM and Harper Collins Audio.
This is a book that benefits from reading with your eyes, or both. I know that if I only had access to the audio, I would have DNF'd. Not the fault of the narrator, because it's how Callie happens to be - wishy washy, not quite a social climber, resentful of others, etc
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Eating disorder
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Cancer, Grief, Infertility, Miscarriage, Addiction, Bullying, Body shaming, Classism, Death of parent, and Medical content