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A review by katelynprice
Seven Days in June by Tia Williams
emotional
reflective
medium-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
3.5
I wanted to like this book more than I actually did. I almost DNF'd at 50% because I was having trouble connecting with and investing in the characters. The second half was much better; toward the end I finally started buying into their love for one another. I think I needed the book and characters to acknowledge the dysfunction and codependency of the relationship, because once that happened, I was able to fully embrace it. All throughout the writing was beautiful, and I loved the mother-daughter relationship as well as Eva's journey of self-discovery.
Graphic: Addiction, Chronic illness, Cursing, Drug use, Self harm, and Sexual content
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Racial slurs, Suicide, and Forced institutionalization
Minor: Sexual assault, Car accident, and Death of parent