A review by meganlilyflower
Solitaire by Alice Oseman

dark emotional reflective slow-paced

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

2.5

This was not my favorite by far of Oseman’s books. I’m sad that this story has so many novellas and Radio Silence doesn’t cause I loved those characters so much more. Honestly disappointing but since it was her first book that she wrote when she was 17 it isn’t super surprising and I’m glad I like what she’s making now instead of wishing she were writing like she did as a teen. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Addiction, Bullying, Self harm, and Suicide attempt

If you are in a bad headspace with depression or depersonalization—don’t read this. You are in the mind of someone who is depersonalizing and depressed the whole book and it’s realistic in that it never gets better it’s a journey to be a little more hopeful occasionally.