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A review by astareads
The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I wanted to give this book the "just okay" three stars it deserves for the way it handled mental health, but I was constantly thrown off by having to wonder about how the anatomy works, unbelievable scenes (not in a good way) and the cringe of already old popular media references that I had to remove half a star. (Seriously, I'm pretty sure a lot of those references were old even before the book came out)
I'm feeling generous cause I didn't drop a whole one.
Also, what's up with the constant vomit?!
I'm feeling generous cause I didn't drop a whole one.
Also, what's up with the constant vomit?!
Graphic: Alcohol, Mental illness, Homophobia, Excrement, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Bullying and Vomit
Minor: Suicidal thoughts