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Bad Romance
by Heather Demetrios
Bad Romance was a young adult fiction novel picked by my sister @chrissireads for my July TBR. I’ve read the authors debut novel, Something Real a few years ago now and thoroughly enjoyed it but as with a lot of books on my shelves, this one has been hanging around for longer than it should have.
Thank goodness I’ve finally read it and wow, WHAT an intense reading experience this is. I’ve unfortunately been unlucky enough to be in a similar relationship to our main female lead, Grace and many of the things she went through in her controlling relationship with Gavin were eerily reminiscent of my own experiences when I was younger.
I think young people are potentially amongst the more vulnerable to being controlled and emotionally abused especially if they’ve never had a relationship before and have additional issues with low self-esteem which was certainly the case with me. In happier news though, I think if you can come through something like that, it makes you a stronger person and ensures you realise your self-worth and what you should and should not be treated like.
I think the story of Grace and Gavin is essential reading for all young people and it was written with such heart and authenticity that it was clear the author may have had personal experiences herself with a toxic relationship. For me, I wonder if I had read it at the time I was in the relationship if it would have given me the strength to leave sooner than I did.
It’s wonderful that Demetrios is highlighting this issue and writing about it in such a relatable way. Even though parts of it made for tough reading and brought up painful memories, I’ll always be grateful I read it - it reminds me both how far I’ve come and how much I value my own peace of mind and mental health.
Four stars
Thank goodness I’ve finally read it and wow, WHAT an intense reading experience this is. I’ve unfortunately been unlucky enough to be in a similar relationship to our main female lead, Grace and many of the things she went through in her controlling relationship with Gavin were eerily reminiscent of my own experiences when I was younger.
I think young people are potentially amongst the more vulnerable to being controlled and emotionally abused especially if they’ve never had a relationship before and have additional issues with low self-esteem which was certainly the case with me. In happier news though, I think if you can come through something like that, it makes you a stronger person and ensures you realise your self-worth and what you should and should not be treated like.
I think the story of Grace and Gavin is essential reading for all young people and it was written with such heart and authenticity that it was clear the author may have had personal experiences herself with a toxic relationship. For me, I wonder if I had read it at the time I was in the relationship if it would have given me the strength to leave sooner than I did.
It’s wonderful that Demetrios is highlighting this issue and writing about it in such a relatable way. Even though parts of it made for tough reading and brought up painful memories, I’ll always be grateful I read it - it reminds me both how far I’ve come and how much I value my own peace of mind and mental health.
Four stars