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A review by amobrien
Roses, in the Mouth of a Lion by Bushra Rehman
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Thank you Netgalley for providing a digital ARC.
A beautifully written coming-of-age story about the intersection of identity taking place in the '80s, Roses, in the Mouth of a Lion is absolutely a book to look forward to (publication date December 6, 2022).
A beautifully written coming-of-age story about the intersection of identity taking place in the '80s, Roses, in the Mouth of a Lion is absolutely a book to look forward to (publication date December 6, 2022).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Domestic abuse
Minor: Violence, Lesbophobia, Pregnancy, Physical abuse, Death, and Outing