txbookworm 's review for:

The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff

4.25

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

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Told from 3 POVs throughout one family devastated by secrets & alcoholism. This is a  glimpse into the grip of alcoholism and its effects on Ryan's tumultuous life, and later his daughter Georgette's. Loved how we see several aspects of the early story come full circle, from Ryan's artwork to Jet's stethoscope to #thefutureisdarnbright. Also loved Elise/Nana's strength & consistency throughout this difficult read, and thankful I didn't ugly cry, as warned! 

BTW, fantastic as an audiobook, multiple narrators.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Grief, Death of parent

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Miscarriage, Pregnancy

Minor: Animal death, Terminal illness, Car accident