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A review by katiemack
The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Oof. This is brutal but SO well-written. The characters have depth, are relatable, and aren't reduced to stereotypes; it's easy to tell that the author interviewed multiple people to get their first-hand experiences with addiction and abuse. Although there's lots of death, there's a sense of hope at the end of the novel as well.
Oof. This is brutal but SO well-written. The characters have depth, are relatable, and aren't reduced to stereotypes; it's easy to tell that the author interviewed multiple people to get their first-hand experiences with addiction and abuse. Although there's lots of death, there's a sense of hope at the end of the novel as well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Death of parent
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Miscarriage