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Rouge
by Mona Awad
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I read this right after Bunny (also by Mona Awad) and wasn’t as impressed. There were some unexplained plot elements that left me unsatisfied. I wanted to know more about Rouge! I also had a hard time connecting to and empathizing with the mother character, which feels like a key part of enjoying this story. That being said, I thought the concept was very intriguing (a culty blend of the Grimm version of Snow White and The Substance). This book takes you on a wild ride if you’re willing to suspend your disbelief a bit.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Cultural appropriation