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Ever Since by Alena Bruzas
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Content Warnings
dark
emotional
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I saw someone describe Ever Since as "a gut punch of a book" and it really is the perfect description. In the wake of finishing it, I'm struggling to put into words how important this book feels and how much it impacted me. It is an astounding debut, and it handles the difficult topic of sexual trauma in a way that is both delicate and real. The inclusion of myth and the theme of the power of storytelling was well woven throughout the book. I loved the characters, flawed as they were.
This is by no means an easy read though. I cried a lot. I thought a lot. But this is easily the best book I've read this year so far (I know, it's only two months) but I think it will be hard to top. Regardless, Alena Bruzas has earned a fan for life in me and I can't wait for her next release (which happens to be later this year!).
This is by no means an easy read though. I cried a lot. I thought a lot. But this is easily the best book I've read this year so far (I know, it's only two months) but I think it will be hard to top. Regardless, Alena Bruzas has earned a fan for life in me and I can't wait for her next release (which happens to be later this year!).
Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Alcoholism and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Transphobia and Abortion
How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing by KC Davis
hopeful
informative
inspiring
5.0
The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
adventurous
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Critical Role: The Tales of Exandria - The Bright Queen (Collected Volume) by Matthew Mercer, Darcy Van Poelgeest
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
4.0
Bunny by Mona Awad
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challenging
dark
funny
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.75
Graphic: Animal death
Wilder Girls by Rory Power
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.5