beckit91 's review for:

The Perfect Child by Lucinda Berry

3.5

challenging dark sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Hands down the most disturbing book I've ever read. So so so many content warnings required! Steer clear if you have any triggers relating to child protection, animal abuse, child loss, post-partum depression, etc...

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Violence, Excrement, Vomit, Murder, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Addiction, Confinement, Drug abuse, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual assault, Torture, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Schizophrenia/Psychosis