Burn Our Bodies Down

Burn Our Bodies Down

2020 • 354 pages

Ratings28

Average rating3.3

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It's about time love left a mark on me.



disclaimer: I received an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for review consideration. All of the opinions presented below are my own. Quotes have been taken from the advanced copy and are subject to change upon publication.

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Okay, I really liked this. While I enjoyed Power's debut, Wilder Girls, I feel like she really hit her stride here. I found myself drawn into Burn Our Bodies Down almost immediately. Margot came to life for me right away and I was so invested in her story and where it would go. The mystery was soo twisted and I was constantly on the edge of my seat waiting to see what would happen next. And I was absolutely wrong at every turn. My only problem was really some inconsistencies I'm sure will be ironed out in the final copy.

I never got good at recognizing attraction in other girls–it took me long enough to recognize it in myself, and even longer to say “lesbian,” without blushing.






content warnings:

Nonconsensual pregnancy – note, no sexual assault or rape.



June 21, 2020