A review by talknerdybookblog
Ripe by Sarah Rose Etter

dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Representation: Main character with depression

Mature Themes:

• Drug consumption and abuse
• Alcohol consumption and abuse
• Explicit sexual content
• Swearing

Possible Triggers: Yes

• Classism
• Depression
• Recounting of child abuse (including flashbacks)
• Intrusive thoughts
• Suicidal ideation
• Surgical abortion
• Drug and alcohol abuse
• Drug and alcohol consumption after pregnancy is confirmed 
• Toxic parental relationships
• Toxic and abusive workplace 

Ending:

Reflective. Open-ended. It could be construed as suicide or that she finally confronted her depression and was ready to find a fulfilling life by treating her depression.