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fairy_internet's review against another edition
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
1.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Alcohol, Body shaming, and Rape
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Panic attacks/disorders, Drug use, and Bullying
Minor: Transphobia
haleeanns's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
“I would lie awake in the same single bed that I had slept in since I was a child, staring at the blank ceiling, wondering where the stars had gone.”
I sped through this in roughly 48 hours. It managed to suck me in instantly and the emotionally shattering second half had me absolutely enthralled. Readers should certainly be aware of the trigger warnings (including transphobic slurs and mentions of eating disorders); I was also about to cry while reading this which is notable because I’m emotionally numb (✌🏻🤠) and rarely cry when appropriate. I really appreciate the author’s approach of making the protagonist “unlikeable” as it raised considerations about what we expect from victims. I think anyone who really liked My Dark Vanessa would really like Asking For It.
I sped through this in roughly 48 hours. It managed to suck me in instantly and the emotionally shattering second half had me absolutely enthralled. Readers should certainly be aware of the trigger warnings (including transphobic slurs and mentions of eating disorders); I was also about to cry while reading this which is notable because I’m emotionally numb (✌🏻🤠) and rarely cry when appropriate. I really appreciate the author’s approach of making the protagonist “unlikeable” as it raised considerations about what we expect from victims. I think anyone who really liked My Dark Vanessa would really like Asking For It.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Rape, Sexual assault, and Suicide
Moderate: Transphobia and Eating disorder
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