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A review by the_true_monroe
This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-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
4.25
Graphic: Child death, Deadnaming, Death, Grief, Sexual content, Sexism, Outing, Animal cruelty, Bullying, Medical content, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, Transphobia, Dysphoria, Hate crime, Animal death, Injury/Injury detail, Homophobia, and Violence
Moderate: Abortion, Blood, and Cancer
Minor: Classism, Death of parent, Sexual violence, Gun violence, and Suicidal thoughts