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A review by sara_m_martins
The Love Song of Ivy K. Harlowe by Hannah Moskowitz
hopeful
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
a bingeable new adult book, with queer women trying to find themselves and their place, and navigating life and new adulthood
i thought it was going to be a low rating for the first half. however, i enjoyed the directions it took and the conversations it has at the end deeply resonated with me.
I really enjoyed the cast of only queer women (with the exception of parents). The characters are not loveable and their relationships are unhealthy at first, but their arcs do get them there (at least for the main characters).
The representation of disability and the discussions of monogamy/non-monogamy was well-done and felt refreshing to read a different type of love story.
The story slowly delves into conversations on finding your path, both in life and love, and how that is different for different people or happens at different times, which i think will resonate with many people!
i thought it was going to be a low rating for the first half. however, i enjoyed the directions it took and the conversations it has at the end deeply resonated with me.
I really enjoyed the cast of only queer women (with the exception of parents). The characters are not loveable and their relationships are unhealthy at first, but their arcs do get them there (at least for the main characters).
The representation of disability and the discussions of monogamy/non-monogamy was well-done and felt refreshing to read a different type of love story.
The story slowly delves into conversations on finding your path, both in life and love, and how that is different for different people or happens at different times, which i think will resonate with many people!
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Chronic illness, Mental illness, and Medical content
Minor: Biphobia, Toxic relationship, Car accident, and Death of parent