A review by magic_kitten
Dearest Intimate by Suchen Christine Lim

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Absolutely adored this beautiful exploration of a family’s surprising, inspiring and tragic history with 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Child death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, War, and Classism