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A review by innerweststreetlibrarian
Mermaid in Chelsea Creek by Michelle Tea
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
This is pretty dark. Generally I’d recommend a book with a 13 year old protagonist to kids a few years younger, but this might be quite scary/distressing for some kids. I found the story quite unpredictable and engaging.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, and Gaslighting
Minor: Death, Self harm, Medical content, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment