A review by weirdassfanta
The Gifts That Bind Us by Caroline O'Donoghue

adventurous challenging emotional reflective tense medium-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? Yes

5.0

A wonderful second book following the first. Watching each of the characters grow in their own way was such as nice touch. I love the LGBTQ+ rep in this book, especially matching the idea that pronouns don’t equal gender with Roe. It’s always nice seeing a book where there’s not only diversity, but the diversity is done correctly. The topics of mental health that were added in was also really an important feature that brings reality to the situation and shows people reading that it’s ok to struggle. Overall such a great book and I can’t wait to pick up the next one.
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