A review by bonniedrinksbeer
Every Sweet Thing Is Bitter by Samantha Crewson

emotional sad fast-paced

• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Although this book deals with heavy subject matter (the content warning at the beginning is appropriately placed), it is with the goal of addressing the theme of abuse and how it manifests through different generations & family members. 

There is a slight thriller/mystery element to the story's construction, but this novel really is an exploration of family and the way those relationships shape our outlook on the world. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Murder

Moderate: Gun violence, Incest, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Blood

Minor: Abortion