A review by talknerdybookblog
Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting by Clare Pooley

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

4.0

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