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A review by bizarrebrunette
Heroine by Mindy McGinnis
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Unrated
CW: Addiction, drug use.
Mickey Catalan is a high school athlete who was injured in a car accident. To help alleviate her pain, she is prescribed OxyContin. Mickey takes Oxy as prescribed, but is in such pain, that she starts to rely on it to get her through. After meeting a woman who says she can help her, Mickey buys Oxy regularly. Heroine is the realistic and horrifying descent of Mickey's addiction.
This book was a heavy and emotional book to read. I felt for Mickey because being an athlete was her identity. Without being able to play, I think that loss combined with Oxy is what led Mickey to become an addict. While this is a story about addiction, there's so much going on that plays into Mickey's story. Her friendship with Josie, how Mickey met her dealer, and all the pressure she faces being a young girl finishing school. As I listened to this, I felt bad for Mickey because she was struggling and had a lot on her plate.
The drug dealer! Horrible. She would get these kids addicted to drugs and then coax them into hanging out with her. It was sick. The drug dealer (Eds) blames Mickey for Josie's overdose. That was unfair and it's gross to see a grown adult take advantage of a child Mickey telling Patrick that everyone is dead and he's like "well call me when you need something". I think that helped Mickey realize that she was in deep shit
I am leaving this book unrated for now. I want to be clear, this is a well-written book. However, I never want to re-read this book ever again. I'm so glad I read it, but man, I need something light-hearted after this.
CW: Addiction, drug use.
Mickey Catalan is a high school athlete who was injured in a car accident. To help alleviate her pain, she is prescribed OxyContin. Mickey takes Oxy as prescribed, but is in such pain, that she starts to rely on it to get her through. After meeting a woman who says she can help her, Mickey buys Oxy regularly. Heroine is the realistic and horrifying descent of Mickey's addiction.
This book was a heavy and emotional book to read. I felt for Mickey because being an athlete was her identity. Without being able to play, I think that loss combined with Oxy is what led Mickey to become an addict. While this is a story about addiction, there's so much going on that plays into Mickey's story. Her friendship with Josie, how Mickey met her dealer, and all the pressure she faces being a young girl finishing school. As I listened to this, I felt bad for Mickey because she was struggling and had a lot on her plate.
I am leaving this book unrated for now. I want to be clear, this is a well-written book. However, I never want to re-read this book ever again. I'm so glad I read it, but man, I need something light-hearted after this.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse and Drug use
Moderate: Vomit