A review by my_a
Tell Me I'm Worthless by Alison Rumfitt

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Gothic as the genre was intended. One of the few modern gothic horrors that gets it right. Wow I am still processing this book. A difficult but compelling read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Transphobia, Racism, Injury/Injury detail, Racial slurs, Colonisation, Xenophobia, Body horror, Rape, Homophobia, Hate crime, Violence, Religious bigotry, Misogyny, Excrement, Blood, Antisemitism, and Classism

Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Toxic friendship, Suicidal thoughts, Pedophilia, Sexual violence, Alcoholism, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Adult/minor relationship