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A review by chemwitch
Monument 14 by Emmy Laybourne
1.0
I don't typically like to read reviews for books on my TBR before I read them. I don't want to risk coloring my opinion of the material before I've experienced it.
But, in this case, I read a review that included statements about just how f**king terrible the slut-shaming is in this book while I was tagging the book for my shelves, and I was instantly on edge about reading this at all. I understand this was published a decade ago, but wow, this book just didn't age well at all. And you know what? Sometimes, that feeling you get when you read some quotes and realize they are gross is the feeling you'll have through the entire book.
This girl is THIRTEEN. Thirteen years old! And boys who are 16 to 18 are drooling over her like that's... totally normal.
And then we have the use of sexual assault to advance the plot, which is honestly not a good look for any story.
I gave it a chance even after reading the review, thinking perhaps there would be something redeemable in this story, but sadly no. The characters feel flat, Dean isn't a great narrator, and no one really acts believably human.
I'm going to continue the series to see if things get better. Wish me luck.
But, in this case, I read a review that included statements about just how f**king terrible the slut-shaming is in this book while I was tagging the book for my shelves, and I was instantly on edge about reading this at all. I understand this was published a decade ago, but wow, this book just didn't age well at all. And you know what? Sometimes, that feeling you get when you read some quotes and realize they are gross is the feeling you'll have through the entire book.
This girl is THIRTEEN. Thirteen years old! And boys who are 16 to 18 are drooling over her like that's... totally normal.
And then we have the use of sexual assault to advance the plot, which is honestly not a good look for any story.
I gave it a chance even after reading the review, thinking perhaps there would be something redeemable in this story, but sadly no. The characters feel flat, Dean isn't a great narrator, and no one really acts believably human.
I'm going to continue the series to see if things get better. Wish me luck.