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I made it just past 100 pages and the thought of 200 more pages of ridiculous characterization just made my heart sink. Amber and Tyler have been besties since they were 14. Tyler has harboured more romantic feelings for Amber. A thing happens which causes Amber to take him at gunpoint to a remote cabin. Sexual assault is a serious topic…and so is Amber‘s eating disorder, but the whole thing reads like something on Wattpad. Blech.

I found this one on Libby, and didn't read the description before starting the audiobook. So far, I'm not sure how I feel about it... it's well written, and the narrators do a wonderful job.... but it's a tough subject for a lot of people. I think I'm going to finish it, as I'm hoping I got past the uncomfortable part already.

Trigger warnings include anorexia, mental health issues, and rape.

A compulsive read. Couldn't put it down. Curious about the inclusion of anorexia and anxiety. Not sure what purpose they served in a book about sexual assault, but they were both well done. All aspects of the book were well researched. Def pick.

I read this book a while back after reading a couple of others by the same author. I was looking forward to starting it with all the great reviews i was seeing on GR & IG yet i was hesitant at the same time because of the subject matter and the triggers this may cause, however after reading that Amy herself had been through an experience the same as the book covered gave me so much hope and belief that if someone could get it right it would.. 1

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Whoa.

This one made me really uncomfortable and I almost stopped reading, but that was more because of the subject matter as opposed to poor writing. This is definitely not a light summer read.

Nope. This book made me angry on so many levels which unfortunately I am seemingly in the great minority with so I'll keep my opinions to myself. But I hated it and I'm still angry.

Started this one today. Tough subject matter but really good so far.

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Rain + gloom= limitless coffee and book time! Some days I am ok with shitty weather. 📖📖📖🌧🌧☕️☕️

Heavy, but an excellent book. From POVs of both victim + rapist, who is her best friend.

It's uncomfortable to be in Tyler's mind as he tries to convince himself of what he did/didn't do. I had no trouble connecting with the characters, but I hated Tyler's thoughts + actions. I felt betrayed by him personally, even as a reader. Rape culture (consent + victim blaming, including blaming herself) and victim advocacy are themes.

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--> This book is intense immediately, right from the first chapter. I'm also listening to the audiobook: Kirby Heyborne and Julia Whelan are the narrators. Both are great but Kirby Heyborne is just wow wow wow.

The best way to learn is to live it

The few complaints I have about this book pale in comparison to the importance of this book. Hatvany tells this story from two perspectives, giving us a look inside both the victim and the rapist's minds. What's so smart about this is the fact that she is acknowledging that rapists aren't always the creeps hiding in the bushes. Sometimes, they're people you care about. It's hard to read but man is it important. I'll be thinking on this a while.

Upsetting but important.

Starting this one today! I've heard only great things so I'm very excited to read it 👍🏻 It was released today, so go grab it!
Thanks to BookSparks for my arc copy.

This was messy, real, raw, unflinchingly honest and heartbreaking, but in the end there was hope and a sense of healing. It was also beautiful, thought provoking, and utterly crucial, this book needs to be read, by anyone and everyone. I smell a giveaway coming, this is one where I‘ll be pushing it on everyone I know, unapologetically.

Mondays should be mandatory #bookmail days! Thanks #AtriaBooks & #WashingtonSquarePress!

Woke up early this morning so I'd have more time to read this intriguing story!

I went in looking for a beach read, and ended up enraged at both main characters. While they start out as best friends, the relationship is obviously poisonous and you watch as he takes advantage of her in every way. Important subject matter, but not at all what I signed up for!