A review by outtoexist
Darling Girl by Liz Michalski

emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This was a wonderfully written, well paced, enjoyable read except that the entire plot was based on some deeply ablist thinking. It is essentially about a mother who does some pretty fucked up things to "save" her child from the horrors of being disabled (specifically in a wheelchair, although other disabilities are implied?). It literally says he would have eventually "given up" (on life?) if he were unable to run which.... Oof. 
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