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So Much for Love

How I Survived a Toxic Relationship
By Sophie Lambda
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So Much for Love by Sophie Lambda is a candid graphic memoir detailing her journey through a toxic relationship marked by charm masking deep abuse. Initially swept up in a whirlwind romance with Marcus, Sophie gradually uncovers his narcissistic personality and controlling tendencies. After breaking free, she transforms her painful experience into a bracing, often humorous, and empathetic guide that empowers readers to recognise and escape similar cycles of abuse.
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This graphic novel is suited for mature readers interested in true stories about overcoming abusive relationships and mental health recovery. It resonates with those seeking understanding of narcissistic abuse and provides hope and guidance for anyone affected by toxic love.

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Sophie had always been cynical about love—until she meets Marcus. His affection and doting praise melt away her defences. The beginning of their relationship was a whirlwind romance, but over time she finds herself on uneven footing.

Marcus lies. He's violently angry and bewilderingly inconsistent. Yet somehow he always manages to explain away his behaviour and to convince Sophie that it's all in her head. Sophie comes to realise that she's become trapped in a cycle of abuse with someone with narcissistic personality disorder.

Once she gets out of the relationship, Sophie turns her pen to documenting the experience and offers bracing, hilarious, and empathetic advice to any readers who may be in similar straits.

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Praised as a "scarily accurate depiction of toxic relationships," So Much for Love combines heartfelt memoir with practical survival advice. Critics acclaim Lambda's work for its dark humour, accessible storytelling, and valuable insights, noting its strength as both a solidarity-building balm and a crucial resource for recognising abusive patterns beyond physical violence.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781250785992

Publisher: Roaring Brook Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 May 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: First Second

Illustration: full-color illustrations throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 304

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Adult Graphic Novels Biography & Memoir Fiction Graphic Novels Health & Wellness Mindset & Self Help New Year, New You Personal Development Philosophy & Psychology Self-Help & Personal Development Sophie Lambda

About the Author

Sophie Lambda is a French illustrator and comic artist who has been making web comics since 2013. Too Bad For Love is her first graphic novel. Her favorite drink is soy cappuccino with extra vanilla and cinnamon.

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