A review by carsam007
Sunburn by Chloe Michelle Howarth

emotional hopeful reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Such a wonderfully written book about a lesbian girl who is coming to terms with her sexuality in 90s Ireland. This book destroyed me. You could feel the love Lucy felt for Susannah in every page but overwhelming familial expectations and homophobia just kept threatening to destroy it.