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Thirsty by Jas Hammonds
5.0
challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

 This is one of the most striking YA novels I’ve ever read. It deals with mental health, addiction, toxic relationships, self-esteem and identity issues. It is a sapphic story and there is also nonbinary rep.

I don’t think I’ve seen alcohol addiction written with such depth in YA without coming across as shock content before. I thought every piece of this story was handled with such complexity and respect. 

Disclaimer: I participated in a paid partnership with the publisher but a review was not a requirement, and all thoughts about the book are my own. My full video review is available here: https://www.tiktok.com/@shereadytoread/video/7368836676992486699

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