A review by elizaahhh
Tell Me I'm Worthless by Alison Rumfitt

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

2.0

I see what this book is trying to do and I appreciate the message, but I deeply disliked it. I think it kind of lost me from the start when it felt like it had to tell me its themes straight up before chapter one. And then it turned out to be my least favorite kind of horror, the utterly mean-spirited kind that loves introducing innocents to be sacrificed to "raise the stakes" when the stakes were already raised and it just feels like snuff. There was a lot of strong writing and it propelled me forward to finish it in a day. But as far as its horrible vibes, the ends didn't justify the means. 
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