A review by casualpaper
A Friend in the Dark by Samantha M. Bailey

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

1.0

Spoiler but the book ends with Olivia being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and being institutionalized. This is NOT an accurate depiction of BPD at all! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Murder, and Infidelity

Moderate: Car accident, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Body shaming, Child abuse, Death of parent, Dementia, and Sexual violence

Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Alcohol