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A review by maemiller_
The Burning by Laura Bates
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This book needs to be taught in high schools, it is one of the most impactful pieces of YA fiction that I have ever read, and is so prevalent to our current society while drawing poignant connections to our past and how far we still have to go. Please, please read this book.
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Rape
Content warnings are listed in the book before the title page as well