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A review by ronniereadsbooks
Yes, Daddy by Jonathan Parks-Ramage
challenging
dark
emotional
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
5.0
Synopsis: Jonah is a young, broke, aspiring playwright who moves to NYC to achieve his dream. When he enters a live affair with Richard, a handsome, wealthy, older successful playwright, he thinks that all his dreams are coming true. But a vacation to the Hamptons takes a dark and twisted turn that leaves Jonah battered, broken and unsure of how to pick up the pieces.
Review: when I first heard of this book I wanted to read it. The title alone appealed to me. When I got this arc via giveaway, my enthusiasm soared. My initial goal was to finish before pub day but a day later isn’t bad. Yes, Daddy is a page turner. You want to know more and what happens next. But it hits you hard early on. You see trauma being inflicted so early on in the book. The topics aren’t easy to read. Sexual assault, gaslighting, physical and mental abuse, conversion therapy, drug abuse, self-harm. But it’s written in a way that makes you root for Jonah and wonder how is he going to heal. Jonah isn’t perfect because of his trauma he makes two decisions that impact others in the worst possible ways. Throughout the entire work, there is a theme of trauma, forgiveness, and healing. Not only forgiveness of the abusers and those who caused your pain but also forgiveness of self. There is also a weaving of Christianity throughout and how it is weaponized against people. The trauma you experience isn’t your choice. However, you can choose to hold on to it and let it continue to change the course of your life, or you can choose to heal. This is the lesson Jonah has to learn by the end.
This entire books had me on the edge of my seat and I highly recommend it. As I stated before it’s not an easy read so heed this as my trigger warning. Thank you @hmhbooks and @my_book_journey_ for this amazing read! Be sure to get yourself a copy.
TW: Sexual assault, gaslighting, physical and mental abuse, conversion therapy, drug abuse, self-harm, toxic family dynamics
Review: when I first heard of this book I wanted to read it. The title alone appealed to me. When I got this arc via giveaway, my enthusiasm soared. My initial goal was to finish before pub day but a day later isn’t bad. Yes, Daddy is a page turner. You want to know more and what happens next. But it hits you hard early on. You see trauma being inflicted so early on in the book. The topics aren’t easy to read. Sexual assault, gaslighting, physical and mental abuse, conversion therapy, drug abuse, self-harm. But it’s written in a way that makes you root for Jonah and wonder how is he going to heal. Jonah isn’t perfect because of his trauma he makes two decisions that impact others in the worst possible ways. Throughout the entire work, there is a theme of trauma, forgiveness, and healing. Not only forgiveness of the abusers and those who caused your pain but also forgiveness of self. There is also a weaving of Christianity throughout and how it is weaponized against people. The trauma you experience isn’t your choice. However, you can choose to hold on to it and let it continue to change the course of your life, or you can choose to heal. This is the lesson Jonah has to learn by the end.
This entire books had me on the edge of my seat and I highly recommend it. As I stated before it’s not an easy read so heed this as my trigger warning. Thank you @hmhbooks and @my_book_journey_ for this amazing read! Be sure to get yourself a copy.
TW: Sexual assault, gaslighting, physical and mental abuse, conversion therapy, drug abuse, self-harm, toxic family dynamics
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Drug abuse, and Self harm
Moderate: Homophobia