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A review by desertwomanphx
Bad Fruit by Ella King
challenging
dark
emotional
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
How can I start…wow. This book was one that I had to close, take a breather, than dive back in. Lily is a smart young woman who is held down by her narcissistic mother and emotionally absent father. She struggles with memories that her mind has kept her from, as protection. But they become stronger and stronger making her get to the bottom of what she is remembering. I loved this book, it is heartbreakingly beautiful. I’m glad it ended the way it did. Gives me encouragement for my own situation.
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail