A review by k8lynn
The Measure by Nikki Erlick

challenging dark emotional inspiring mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

this book asks the ultimate question: if you could find out how long you were going to live, would you?

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Hate crime, Misogyny, Racism, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Religious bigotry, Car accident, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Dysphoria, Injury/Injury detail, Classism