A review by hannahpings
Idlewild by James Frankie Thomas

dark emotional funny reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

idlewild makes for an exceptional debut, but for me there's an even higher ceiling that it could––but frustratingly, doesn't quite––hit. that it could is a marvel enough on its own, though

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Sexual content, Cursing, Suicide attempt, Dysphoria, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, and Racism

Moderate: Sexual assault, War, Incest, and Mental illness

Minor: Alcohol, Classism, Mass/school shootings, and Pedophilia

incest:

two characters write erotic, real-person fanfiction about two other characters under the assumption that they are step-brothers