sienna1508 's review for:

This Winter by Alice Oseman

4.5

challenging dark emotional hopeful sad 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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Alice Oseman is without a doubt a fantastic writer. 
I liked this book and found it easy to read, yet hard to digest. The topics it discusses are quite heavy and intense. Please check trigger warnings before reading any of Alice Oseman's books, because they can unassumingly get very dark, and don't be afraid to reach out if you are struggling. 
- have a great Christmas!! 🎄

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide

Minor: Homophobia, Vomit

This Winter is quite sad for a Christmas novella, but it accurately captures the experience of someone with an ED in situations like a Christmas lunch. It can be quite useful for someone wanting to learn more about this, yet at the same time it could be extremely triggering. For that reason, I would highly recommend checking trigger warnings before reading any Alice Oseman books.