A review by alexalala
Chlorine by Jade Song

dark emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I devoured this book in a day. I received an ARC at an event and started reading it shortly after. I think this book is masterfully done, the writing is incredible and you can start to feel the main character, Ren's, evolution into womanhood and something else-hood very acutely. The descent into horror described on the back happens slowly and quickly, and I was definitely shocked even though I knew what she would do to herself. It also gave an interesting insight into the world of competitive sports and asks a lot of questions about whether it's right to place such pressure on young adults already going through so many changes in their bodies and minds. Overall I really enjoyed this book and am grateful to have read it before its release!
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