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A review by kylajaynebooks
Paper Butterflies by Lisa Heathfield
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book broke my heart on every single page. This was a reread for me but I honestly forgot just how brutal this story is. It’s beautifully written, has so many things to say, is packed with life lessons amongst the evil and I just love it dearly. Please please check the content warnings and check in with your own mental health if you’re going to pick this one up!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Excrement, Grief, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Chronic illness, Confinement, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Medical trauma, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury