A review by jingwei
Darling Girl by Liz Michalski

dark slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

0.5

I am really surprised a lot of people enjoyed this book so much. I adore Peter Pan, and have really enjoyed other dark renditions of the story. I got ads for this book for weeks, so I finally tried it. But this book felt like it was trying to be ‘edgy’ without really earning it. Also, the MC is so insufferable. And so is the second act.
If I had a nickel for every time the plot revolved around phone calls, I could probably buy the hardcover version of this book brand new.

The other characters are so flat. Only reason I gave a half star is for Jane. 
Also, if you don’t want to read the direct action of the climax of the book, this book is for you.
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