mattyb 's review for:

The Dangerous Art of Blending in by Angelo Surmelis

3.25

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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TW: intense child emotional and physical abuse (mother against son)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Religious bigotry, Outing

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Religious bigotry, Gaslighting, Dysphoria

Minor: Sexual content, Vomit, Medical content, Toxic friendship, Alcohol