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A review by triftwizened
Washed Up Former Child Star Ryan Lee by Lisa Henry, J.A. Rock
challenging
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A kind, sometimes funny and yet sometimes hard to read story of an addict at rock bottom. Ryan spends a large chunk of this book hating himself for hitting his rock bottom and yet being unable to get himself out, which is both difficult to read sometimes and yet ultimately, I found to be pretty accurate with my own experience with loved ones and substance abuse.
I really loved Ryan. I enjoyed his narrative, which is very dry, sardonic and self-deprecating. There’s large chunks of this where I laughed out loud. It’s honestly a brand of humor I’ve not seen from these authors before but I really enjoyed. And finally, when Ryan does start to pick himself up, it’s very rewarding and very sweet.
The love story between him and Chase is a side plot. Really, the focus here is Ryan’s own character arc and his struggle with addiction.
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I really loved Ryan. I enjoyed his narrative, which is very dry, sardonic and self-deprecating. There’s large chunks of this where I laughed out loud. It’s honestly a brand of humor I’ve not seen from these authors before but I really enjoyed. And finally, when Ryan does start to pick himself up, it’s very rewarding and very sweet.
The love story between him and Chase is a side plot. Really, the focus here is Ryan’s own character arc and his struggle with addiction.
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.