A review by kimveach
Every Sweet Thing Is Bitter BOTM by Samantha Crewson

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

2.0

I chose this book from the Book of the Month Club.  It sounded like something I'd read with plenty of interesting elements.  However, the writing was poor, the characters were miserable, and it took too long to get to any interesting twists.  This was also a Read with Jenna book pick.  She tends toward gritty, downtrodden characters who finally get some redemption.  This book does that, but in such an unappealing way.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Incest, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Self harm, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Dementia, Grief, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Lesbophobia, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Abortion