madradstarchild 's review for:

The Maid by Nita Prose

DID NOT FINISH: 45%

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This is a clear instance of a neurotypical author writing from the "perspective" of a neurodivergent-coded character without actually understanding how neurodivergence works. It's ableist that she assumes someone who doesn't understand social cues will be

too "innocent" to realize she's being lied to/manipulated into abetting crimes

. This is an ableist caricature of neurodivergence and it's going to perpetuate inaccurate assumptions about neuodivergent people. 0/5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, Murder

Moderate: Drug use, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship

Minor: Cancer, Alcohol