A review by mamasquare
Betty by Tiffany McDaniel

challenging emotional hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

This was a challenging read, but ultimately so rewarding. At times it was very hard to continue reading, but I also could not put it down. I loved this book, despite all it put me through as a reader, and now I really want to read interviews with the author. I highly recommend checking the content warnings on this book, especially if you have strong sensitivities regarding children and animals.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual violence, and Violence

Moderate: Child death

Minor: Drug use and Death of parent