heatherrruth 's review for:

Exodus by Kate Stewart

5.0

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I am not usually a crier but this book wrecked me. I have never cried this much reading a book. The author details events in such a way that you are pulled in to the emotions of the characters in so closely. I was so engrossed in the book, I didn’t even realize I was crying until I needed to wipe my face of tears. The characters are all flawed in real ways and at times I hated them but I also found myself rooting for all of them along the way. I 100% recommend reading this book, but know that it is an emotional ride in the most addicting way and will inspire you and crush you at the same time. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Grief

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Alcoholism, Mental illness, Vomit, Stalking, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail