A review by abitofapoet
Paperweight by Meg Haston

challenging dark sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

Well written & realistic, but just not my cup of tea. I have a hard time connecting with characters i don’t like, and i wasn’t a fan of Stevie for most of the book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Eating disorder, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Alcoholism, Suicide, Fatphobia, Suicide attempt, and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Toxic relationship, Bullying, Self harm, Vomit, Toxic friendship, Mental illness, and Medical content