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imstephtacular's review
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Wow this book is a kick in the teeth! It absolutely wrecked me and slowly pieced me back together. It’s hard but it’s beautiful
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, and Classism
Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Mental illness, Racism, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Transphobia, Violence, Vomit, Outing, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Misogyny, Xenophobia, Blood, and Cultural appropriation
justinekorson's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with an ARC of this story.
SPOILERS TO FOLLOW
This was such a good story. I was first intrigued by the title and the cover. I knew it might be a coming-of-age type of story so I was wondering why it was called thirsty until I read the synopsis. I really related to Blake because I also drink when I get nervous (not the the extent that Blake does though) and her self-deprecating thoughts were very relatable. I could understand her anxiety and self-hate so I really felt for her when she was having such a hard time and pushing herself to great lengths to try to get into the Serena Society.
My favorite character was probably Annetta though because they were so caring, kind, and loyal. I loved that they were trying to hard to help Blake and kept trying despite how many times Blake pushed them away. I was glad the two of them were able to make up in the end and stay friends.
I was a little surprised that the story kept going after Blake and Ella had their break-up conversation but the chapters afterwards were really important to the plot and Blake's recovery overall. I really enjoyed how the story ends on a very hopeful note.
SPOILERS TO FOLLOW
This was such a good story. I was first intrigued by the title and the cover. I knew it might be a coming-of-age type of story so I was wondering why it was called thirsty until I read the synopsis. I really related to Blake because I also drink when I get nervous (not the the extent that Blake does though) and her self-deprecating thoughts were very relatable. I could understand her anxiety and self-hate so I really felt for her when she was having such a hard time and pushing herself to great lengths to try to get into the Serena Society.
My favorite character was probably Annetta though because they were so caring, kind, and loyal. I loved that they were trying to hard to help Blake and kept trying despite how many times Blake pushed them away. I was glad the two of them were able to make up in the end and stay friends.
I was a little surprised that the story kept going after Blake and Ella had their break-up conversation but the chapters afterwards were really important to the plot and Blake's recovery overall. I really enjoyed how the story ends on a very hopeful note.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Racism, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Lesbophobia, Outing, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail