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In at the Deep End by Kate Davies
5.0
challenging dark emotional funny hopeful tense 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: Complicated

First thing to point out, this book isn’t really a romance. Although it does eventually have a happy ending where the main character finally gets together with someone nice, for most of the book she is in an abusive relationship. It is a really tough read. While it is pointed out repeatedly that the relationship is abusive and controlling, and that her partner gaslights her, I do wish it were more explicit that her partner SAs her.

The second thing, though, and the thing I love most about the book, is the amazing and hilarious writing. The fact that the author is able to write an extremely funny book about such a serious matter, while taking that matter very seriously, is commendable.

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