gsawyer12 's review for:

Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll

3.5

dark emotional informative medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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I do not usually read this type of book. True crime is difficult to read for some. The details are painful and portrayed well. The plot is back and forth between different characters. I found the ending heartbreaking.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Gore, Hate crime, Homophobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Dementia, Kidnapping, Grief, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Murder, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Blood