joelleen 's review for:

Dominicana by Angie Cruz

challenging dark sad tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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I had a really hard time getting through this story. I appreciate that it is based on real experiences and learned a lot but it was a hard read 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, War