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A review by asiamd
Orpheus Girl by Brynne Rebele-Henry
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book was short but I feel it did a great job of depicting the horrors of conversion therapy while also giving the readers hope for the main characters. I also loved the voice of the main character because it felt like I was with her experiencing these things with her and rooting for her to not give up.
Graphic: Deadnaming, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Transphobia, Medical trauma, Lesbophobia, Outing, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
Moderate: Bullying, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol