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A review by ninahuynh
Alone With You in the Ether by Olivie Blake
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
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
"A Love Story". Turmoil and recognition. Love and addiction. Lost and denial. Yearning and fear. Regan and Aldo's relationship has more waves than the ocean. While they both understand their own flaws, they're both volatile and have so much inner turmoil that many of us may recognize in ourselves and relate to. While they seem to be opposites, their polarity is what brings them together.
As much as I don't want to like it, their relatability (inner dialogue) is what keeps me chewing through. That acknowledgement!
Graphic: Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Addiction, Alcohol, Misogyny, Sexual content, Drug use, and Mental illness
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt