peachl0uise 's review for:

We Could Be Rats by Emily Austin

5.0

challenging emotional inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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This is my new favorite book. It broke my heart, and often felt like I was reading pages torn from my own diary - if I’d ever had the attention span to keep one. Emily Austin’s writing is so personal, moving, and beautiful, I tore through this one and will definitely have a book hangover. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt