A review by maecaitlin
Rouge by Mona Awad

dark reflective tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

A tad bit disappointed given I usually adore Awad’s style, but the form was far too abstract to properly form any meaning. I do like the themes of beauty and age where she wittily breaks down influencer culture. The bulk of the book is confusing and poorly structured.

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