turtles_reinhardt 's review for:

We Could Be Rats by Emily Austin

5.0

dark emotional funny mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Wow most deeply relatable book I’ve ever read. Really good read - audiobook was a great way to take in the story. Def check trigger warnings 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Schizophrenia/Psychosis

Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Drug use, Homophobia, Mental illness, Grief, Lesbophobia

Minor: Animal cruelty, Hate crime, Rape, Sexual assault, Forced institutionalization, Sexual harassment, Classism