A review by talknerdybookblog
Long Bright River by Liz Moore

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Representation: Black Supporting Character

Mature Themes:

• Reference to drug abuse 
• Sex work

Possible Triggers: Yes

• Murder
• Grooming
• R@pe
• Gender-Based Violence
• Reference to police officers blackmailing sex workers for sexual favours
• Drug overdose 
• Death of parent from OD
• Parental neglect
• Babies born addicted to drugs

Ending:

HFN… but it didn’t feel like there was any closure.