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A review by skudiklier
The Burning by Laura Bates
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This book delivered on its premise, and definitely kept me engaged! I was furious throughout most of it at the unfairness of everything, and I really wanted to know what had happened in the past that was kept secret through the first half of the book. Overall though a lot of this felt a little too YA for me. I liked it but I'm not sure I'd actively recommend it to anyone. It was pretty hard to read at some points but strikes a good balance of trying to be realistic and not sugarcoating things, while also leaving some hope and a (vague spoilers) sort of happy ending.
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Sexual assault, Violence, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Ableism, Cancer, Death, Fatphobia, Rape, Sexual content, Suicide, Vomit, and Alcohol