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A review by adhesivedolphin
Chlorine by Jade Song
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Holy. Shit. I was recommended this book and it's one of the most intense things I've ever read. I wanted to share it with some friends, but this is one of those books that is tailor-made for a specific kind of person. I was lucky enough to be one of those people. I feel like some of the themes of Sorrowland are also at play here. I felt so strongly for Ren and Cathy through the story. This is one of those stories that's hard to talk about without spoiling it. So if you're into sapphic, body and psychological horror and feminist themes, read this!
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Self harm, Violence, Medical content, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body shaming, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence