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A review by drakaina16
Shy Girl by Mia Ballard
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Thank you to NetGalley for providing a review copy.
Tom Waits once said he liked beautiful melodies telling him terrible things, and Shy Girl fits that bill to a tee. The writing is just gorgeous, fitting the lovely cover perfectly. The story, however, just pummeled me emotionally. I knew it was going to be heavy going in, but it hurt exquisitely, and I devoured 2/3 of it in one sitting. Triggers abound here, so tread lightly. The ending is absolutely worth the tough journey. 5 stars
Tom Waits once said he liked beautiful melodies telling him terrible things, and Shy Girl fits that bill to a tee. The writing is just gorgeous, fitting the lovely cover perfectly. The story, however, just pummeled me emotionally. I knew it was going to be heavy going in, but it hurt exquisitely, and I devoured 2/3 of it in one sitting. Triggers abound here, so tread lightly. The ending is absolutely worth the tough journey. 5 stars
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, Murder, and Pregnancy