A review by ghost_of_october
Emergency Contact by Mary H.K. Choi

emotional funny hopeful fast-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

3.25

I read that a lot of people don’t like Penny for her personality, but I really like her for all of the same reasons. She’s hypercritical and hypocritical, selfish and protective, romantic but cynical—she judges others for their faults and isn’t very aware of her own. But that makes her very human to me.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, and Abandonment

Moderate: Toxic relationship and Abortion

This does touch on experiences with S/A and child neglect/abuse, as well as mental illness such as depression. Please be cautious.