splashoflace 's review for:

Shmutz by Felicia Berliner

5.0

emotional funny reflective sad 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: Yes

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Oh I LOOOOOVED this book. As someone who grew up with a lot of religious shame around sex this book hits so close to home. By the end I was in love with Raizl and rooting for her to find all the love and validation in life she’s ever desired