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Lakewood by Megan Giddings
3.75
challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

woah. this book was ... an experience. at some point towards the 3/4 mark, i just had to pull back and let myself experience without questioning or trying to comprehend was was *actually * happening. if you read this, know that you will be confused. 

lakewood asks some interesting questions and the concept is SO good. the execution was a little back-and-forth for me (i almost wondered if the format should have been entirely letters?).

CW: medical trauma/content, racism, body horror, cancer, chronic illness, gore, death, torture, emotional abuse, gaslighting, grief