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A review by alibader
The Mirror Season by Anna-Marie McLemore
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
CW: Sexual assault, PTSD, blackmailing and bullying.
This was a very difficult topic to read about and I think McLemore did it justice; this is a needed book in our society today. Using beautiful prose the author integrates gender, sexuality and racial conflicts into the novel. The characters felt so real with so many layers that were explored as the story progressed.
This was my first Anna-Marie McLemore novel and I'm excited to pick up more.
This was a very difficult topic to read about and I think McLemore did it justice; this is a needed book in our society today. Using beautiful prose the author integrates gender, sexuality and racial conflicts into the novel. The characters felt so real with so many layers that were explored as the story progressed.
This was my first Anna-Marie McLemore novel and I'm excited to pick up more.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexism, Rape, Racism, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Body shaming, Drug use, and Physical abuse
Minor: Sexual content