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Roxy by Jarrod Shusterman, Neal Shusterman
2.5
dark reflective tense slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I normally love Neal’s books, but as someone with chronic pain and ADHD I was not impressed with how meds for both conditions were portrayed. Trying to anthropomorphize drugs and make their main motivation to hurt rather than help is simply the wrong move, and does a disservice to those unfortunate enough to become addicts, and those who use these drugs without issue.