A review by beabates
The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan

challenging dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

0.5

I hated this book so so much.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Abandonment