I like your point about unlikable protagonists. They are often a way for us to see why a toxic person might be motivated to be the way that they are. Over time, I find being exposed to characters like this tends to make me more empathetic or insightful towards actual people who have similar traits. For example, I was bullied a lot as a kid and, when younger, I hated bullies a lot more than I do now. Once I learned that most of them were just paying the abuse they endured at home forward, it painted the kids I dealt with in a very different light. It doesn't excuse or justify the behavior of course, but sometimes that ability to bridge the gap and understand people can give you a lot more options in how to deal with them in real life, or understand yourself or people you have dealt with in your past a little better.

“She’s traumatized by something that happened in her head” -me when the shower arguments get too deep 😂😂

I read this book back in April, it's a new all-time favorite for me. I annotated practically entire pages 😂 it's so funny and dark and Irina is one of the best characters ever, even for how unlikable she is. What a great ending too. So glad you loved it too Willow!

Your description of the twist reminded me at once of American Psycho, and particularly the amazing chapter with the ATM and meltdown. Without expecting it to share much else with Ellis :), this has gone onto my list.

sounds really intense great review, thank you, after penance I'll go for it. "they're wrong and that's a fact": you do remind me of mary poppins sometimes! ☂️

Put this book aside when it came out, but the cover and blurb had me considering it over and over. This is the time. I'm buying this today 🎉

I was waiting for this review!!! I've had it on my bookshelf for about 2 years. Now I need to read this and Penance - fantastic video as always girl

I absolutely loved Boy Parts and it was even better for me because I’m from Newcastle. 🤣 Definitely need to try Penance - she’s an incredible writer.

Ahhh I've been waiting for your take on this book because I LOVED Penance, but they don't seem similar at all so I wasn't sure how I would do with it. But sounds like it's a must read!

I had this book in my May TBR but life threw me under a bus so I guess that is going to be June now :) I loved your review! I love how can I always watch your reviews without fear of being spoiled without warning!

Still haven’t read this one, but it sounds great… if that’s the right word. Also, you’re looking very cute and springy 🌼

I had to stop in the middle of the vid because I have the book on my shelf and don't wanna be spoilt 😂. Thanks for your thoughts, I am super glad I bought this in 2023.

Speaking of great titles...

I read this about two weeks ago and this book is absolutely insane. I can't wait to get Clark's other book, her writing is amazing!

Whenever I get around to reading Boy Parts I am gonna be super annoying in your DMs :) Also your thumbnail for this video is such cute aggression 😇

I like the wordplay in the title: There are boy parts and parts of a boy in the novel.

I cackled because as soon as I finished this book I thought, "she's just like me, FR" and I even posted it on my bookstagram. Happy to know I'm not the only one who feels that way, lmao.

Catching up with your videos ❤❤❤❤. I read that book and borrowing this phrase from Jack Edwards: "I support women's rights... and also I support women's wrongs..." I really liked the greys and really dark complex areas of the character... It makes you reallize that women can also be unapologetically complex like the main character and even feel judged by society...

I now feel mildly self-conscious for using this emoji 😂

My take way from this wonderful review.....I'm an old white man 🤣🤣 honestly sounds like another book for my list thanks

I'm really excited to read this book and Penance and was worried this would be a mixed/negative review - So glad to see you loved it, gets me more excited (even if when I eventually read it I end up hating it but that's for future me to worry about right now I'm excited and hope to love it)

Two very different books by two very different authors but after readong this i felt like it could almost work as a precirsor for my year of rest and relaxation. With that said i too saw to much of myself in irina.

I loved Penance so I really should read Boy Parts at some point!

I'm totally down for a spoiler part of the review.

Thank you for the recommendation

You are beautiful as always 💖

Wow, that’s his sounds interesting

I need to know if this is a top or dress you’re wearing and where it’s from!! 🌙

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I must stop watching your videos. My TBR grows way to fast. Thank you for making me aware of so many great books.

Unreliable narrator?❤