A review by annabelle42688
Betty, by Tiffany McDaniel
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This book has every trigger warning you can imagine. I can't see myself recommending this book to anyone, but it's based on a true story and well written. I have to give five stars, but I'll never reread it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion, Child death, Emotional abuse, Incest, Sexual assault, Animal death, Miscarriage, Murder, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Blood, Bullying, Child abuse, Death of parent, Drug use, Homophobia, Pedophilia, Pregnancy, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Religious bigotry, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Suicide attempt