what_joanna_reads 's review for:

The Illustrated Mum by Jacqueline Wilson

3.75

dark emotional medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I never realised how dark these books were as a child. Weirdly this was one of my favourites, and it came flooding back so quickly. Amazing how much JW packs in to this short novel really. 

Re-reading ahead of Picture Imperfect coming out next month. Really looking forward to the next chapter!