In the Dream House

It feels strange to leave a review. I debated not leaving any stars but I also feel like it DESERVES 5 stars...

Memoirs and LGBTQ issues is not my usual topic pick but I had watched a review of this and it sparked my interest, plus it's a quick read.

Abuse is complex and confusing and “In the Dream House” is a perfect portrait of the weird dreamlike-yet-nightmarish state many survivors often describe the relationship as. The combination of flowery prose and clear cases of abuse make for a weird, poetic and unsettling read. If you are looking for a linear plot or a clear narrative of abuse, this isn't it. But if you want a glimpse of what trauma does to our memories and our hearts, Machado knocks it out of the park.

This book reminds me of the quote “And in that moment, the moment of the crash, it made me realize that monsters don't hide in the woods; they aren't shadows in the trees or invisible things lurking in darkened corners. No, the real monsters move in plain sight.”
― Stacy Willingham, A Flicker in the Dark