talknerdybookblog 's review for:

Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting by Clare Pooley

4.0

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Representation: Lesbian main character, Indian-British main character, Black lesbian side character with Alzheimer's 

Mature Themes:

• Swearing
• Sexual content doesn't surpass kissing

Possible Triggers: Yes

• Panic attacks
• Lesbophobia, including a flashback to Iona being physically assaulted for being lesbian back in her 30s
• Psychological and emotional abuse (between Emmie and her fiancé)
• Bullying
• C@ncer
• Suicidal ideation
• Infidelity
• Vomit
• Side character with Alzheimer's 

Ending:

HFN