A review by maura_w
For Whom The Belle Tolls by Jaysea Lynn

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.5

This book touched on a lot of topics; grief/loss, PTSD, LGBTQIA+, religious trauma, sexual assault, abuse and neglect, foster system, found family and probably others that I’m forgetting. But they did it well, the characters communicated w/ each other about it, looked up how to raise a kid w/ trauma, went to therapy etc. All while making friends, terrible puns and being a generally lighthearted book with almost no Big Bad Conflict and little to no angst. 4.5 ⭐️ 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Sexual assault, Terminal illness

Minor: Self harm, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Murder