bubbles1978 's review for:

Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent

3.5

dark hopeful mysterious sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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"Strange Sally Diamond" by Liz Nugent - 3.5/5

Okay, so I have mixed feelings about this one. The premise hooked me right away—Sally is such a unique and intriguing character, and her story had so much potential. The writing is solid, and Nugent does a great job of getting into Sally’s head. But honestly, a lot of the plot felt predictable. I kept waiting for a twist that would blow me away, but most of the time, I could see where it was headed.

That said, the ending? Definitely my favorite part. It was heartwarming, left me with a small. If you’re into character-driven stories with a dark edge, it’s worth the read—just don’t expect a ton of surprises along the way!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Rape, Self harm, Sexual violence, Suicide, Grief, Death of parent