A review by janagaton
Acts of Desperation by Megan Nolan

5.0

Such a phenomenal debut novel about self-destruction, the desire for validation, and unhealthy relationships with others, yourself, and food. There is damn near every trigger warning under the sun, so tread with caution for this one. It's a series of vignettes of this woman's life where you see the abuse she goes through but also willingly puts herself through most of the time. She allows, and often asks, for these men to mistreat her, and she almost thrives on that because to her, attention is attention regardless. It's beautifully written and extremely heartbreaking, and I guarantee you'll find several relatable lines from this one.