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A review by memydogandbooks
Bad Habit by Alana S. Portero
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This book emotionally destroyed me!!
[AD: kinda because my friend got an ARC from the publisher and she passed it on to me! Publisher is 4th Estate]
SYNOPSIS:
A coming-of-age story about a transgender woman in working-class Madrid. The protagonist navigates her identity and the harsh realities of her surroundings, finding solace in a vibrant downtown community but facing violence and difficult choices.
MY THOUGHTS:
- Elegantly written and translated
- Poignant, heartbreaking and hopefully
- Beautiful exploration of identity, belonging and sisterhood
- Devasting but there is hope, I promise
- This book had me on an emotional rollercoaster and will sit with me for a long time after reading!
- A must-read, PLEASE pre-order, add it to your TBR or request if from you library.
[AD: kinda because my friend got an ARC from the publisher and she passed it on to me! Publisher is 4th Estate]
SYNOPSIS:
A coming-of-age story about a transgender woman in working-class Madrid. The protagonist navigates her identity and the harsh realities of her surroundings, finding solace in a vibrant downtown community but facing violence and difficult choices.
MY THOUGHTS:
- Elegantly written and translated
- Poignant, heartbreaking and hopefully
- Beautiful exploration of identity, belonging and sisterhood
- Devasting but there is hope, I promise
- This book had me on an emotional rollercoaster and will sit with me for a long time after reading!
- A must-read, PLEASE pre-order, add it to your TBR or request if from you library.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime, Violence, and Transphobia