I believe this is autobiographical, even though it would be better for all concerned if it were fiction. As she was growing up, Kayla E’s family were actively neglectful, when not subjecting her to emotional and sexual abuse. The whole thing is quite harrowing, yet is rendered in a cute and fun surreal retro comix style, complete with puzzles and quizzes. The cover gives a good flavour of the contents: I don’t think I have ever read such a jauntily presented nightmare.
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