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karigan 's review for:
Seven Days in June
by Tia Williams
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Seven Days In June is a complex story about love, accepting the past, and turning your life around for the better. By the time this book starts, our main characters have already hit their rock bottoms and have spent years redefining themselves. Not a usual starting point, but it was a fresh perspective for a book.
The main characters, Eva and Shane, are realistic enough. They are both incredibly toxic as teenagers and still hold some of that toxicity 15 years later when they reconnect. Their conflict feels real and I appreciate the fact that they were not perfect for the sake of a good story.
However, the character growth was awful. Both characters acted one way throughout the entire book until the last chapter when they decide they’re changed people. That’s not how growth works.
The third act conflict was so forced and resolved in a terrible manner. It felt rushed compared to the rest of the book. Not to mention the fact that the epilogue is not an epilogue at all - it’s just a final chapter.
I also feel it’s important to note that there are scenes that include graphic descriptions of both substance abuse and self harm with zero warning.
Ultimately, this book fell pretty flat for me. I was really enjoying it until the last quarter. It’s still worth the read in my opinion, but it’s not something I will be returning to.
The main characters, Eva and Shane, are realistic enough. They are both incredibly toxic as teenagers and still hold some of that toxicity 15 years later when they reconnect. Their conflict feels real and I appreciate the fact that they were not perfect for the sake of a good story.
However, the character growth was awful. Both characters acted one way throughout the entire book until the last chapter when they decide they’re changed people. That’s not how growth works.
The third act conflict was so forced and resolved in a terrible manner. It felt rushed compared to the rest of the book. Not to mention the fact that the epilogue is not an epilogue at all - it’s just a final chapter.
I also feel it’s important to note that there are scenes that include graphic descriptions of both substance abuse and self harm with zero warning.
Ultimately, this book fell pretty flat for me. I was really enjoying it until the last quarter. It’s still worth the read in my opinion, but it’s not something I will be returning to.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Drug abuse, Self harm
Minor: Sexual violence