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A review by alexalala
Chlorine by Jade Song
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I devoured this book in a day. I received an ARC at an event and started reading it shortly after. I think this book is masterfully done, the writing is incredible and you can start to feel the main character, Ren's, evolution into womanhood and something else-hood very acutely. The descent into horror described on the back happens slowly and quickly, and I was definitely shocked even though I knew what she would do to herself. It also gave an interesting insight into the world of competitive sports and asks a lot of questions about whether it's right to place such pressure on young adults already going through so many changes in their bodies and minds. Overall I really enjoyed this book and am grateful to have read it before its release!
Graphic: Body horror, Body shaming, Cursing, Fatphobia, Self harm, Sexual assault, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Car accident
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Drug use
Mutilation