A review by readingwithtemperance
Thirsty by Jas Hammonds

challenging emotional reflective 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? Yes

5.0

This was unputdownable, if you have the opportunity to read this via audio PLEASE do so. 

Thirsty was absolutely incredible. My heart broke for Blake so many times. She really struggles with her self image and anxiety abd her past with bullying. The way she speaks to herself made me want to just wrap her up in my arms. I'm so glad she has Nettie through all of the ugly she experiences. 

The author gives us a first hand experience with alcoholism throughout this book. And how normalized it is by our society. Especially with how often Blake is told "you don't have a problem" by
her girlfriend Ella.
 

Thirsty also shows that there is life outside of addiction. And how things can become better through healing and having a community who cares for you. 

Also I just need to go on a mini rant brb
I HATE Ella oh my god. How dare she cheat on Blake. How dare she make Blake feel stupid for being angry THE NIGHT she cheated on her. How dare she be so toxic and gas light her and put her SAFETY in jeopardy. Ella is so incredibly awful and selfish. Blake deserved so much better and I'm so happy she's no longer in her life. That relationship was TERRIBLE.


Okay rant over! Read this book :)
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