A review by lesbianlis
The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• 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

While I think this is a really good book there are some changes that I think could’ve made it a wee bit more compelling. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Xenophobia, Misogyny, Child abuse, and Suicide

Moderate: Racial slurs, Lesbophobia, and Gaslighting