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A review by rosie_read_it
Dear Ava by Ilsa Madden-Mills
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I struggled a lot with this book. Certain aspects of the plot were handled really well, and I think the relationship was good - but so much of it just seemed creepy to me. And the last chapter was frustrating, but I guess it worked in context.
Graphic: Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Drug use
Moderate: Abandonment, Child abuse, Classism, Pedophilia, and Gaslighting