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4.14 AVERAGE
4.14 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ or (9.3/10)
Characters - 9
Atmosphere - 9
Writing - 9
Plot - 9
Intrigue - 10
Logic - 9
Enjoyment - 10
Alright, this is the second of Andrew's books that I've read and wow, this book was just as amazing as the first one I read (The Spirit Bares Its Teeth)! Once again, I resonated with the MC and honestly, with a lot of the other characters in this book. The plot was solid and the detail was chef's kiss, which I see is to be expected with Andrew. The queer and autistic rep in this book was awesome as well, making me feel appreciated ❤️ Just every part of this book was incredible!
Characters - 9
Atmosphere - 9
Writing - 9
Plot - 9
Intrigue - 10
Logic - 9
Enjoyment - 10
Alright, this is the second of Andrew's books that I've read and wow, this book was just as amazing as the first one I read (The Spirit Bares Its Teeth)! Once again, I resonated with the MC and honestly, with a lot of the other characters in this book. The plot was solid and the detail was chef's kiss, which I see is to be expected with Andrew. The queer and autistic rep in this book was awesome as well, making me feel appreciated ❤️ Just every part of this book was incredible!
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
This is my 3rd AJW book and I can tell this was his first, his baby. I would love to see this book reworked for AJW's talents now, especially after just finishing Compound Fracture. More development for Nick and the world-building itself would make this book perfect, but it was deeply touching all the same. Can't wait for You Weren't Meant to Be Human!
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This book follows a group of queer teens as they navigate a really unique apocalypse. I really enjoyed the world and the ideas! That said, the execution was pretty sloppy. The story lost itself to talk of identity that got pretty repetitive. I think this might just have been because it is heavily YA. Nothing was really wrong or terrible (except one line I can't let go), but it just lacked some plot-depth. The one thing that bothered me was a line about Nick likening his autism to Benji turning into a diseased flesh monster. That was a bit .... either offensive to autistic people or just dumb. Not sure which is worse.
dark
medium-paced
YA is just not my thing. And the dissonance of a religiously indoctrinated kid speaking perfectly "PC" language - completing a list of neopronouns - in the apocalypse is. weird
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Props for the inclusivity and for the beautiful gory tale that stands as metaphor for religious bigotry and hate, and body dysmorphia, along found family and other pertinent themes. Entertaining and original.
I will definitely try more from the author.
I will definitely try more from the author.
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I mean I flew through this book like a hot knife through butter. It was good! Cathartic, deliciously gory and also just well written. Definitely recommend.
Favorite Guy: I gotta say Benji. Love me a body horror monstrosity.
Favorite Guy: I gotta say Benji. Love me a body horror monstrosity.
i may need to lay face down on the floor for a bit now
follow up: was listening to an interview with jane schoenbrun before i finished this book and am now thinking some vague and incomplete thoughts abt transness, dysphoria, & the horror genre
follow up: was listening to an interview with jane schoenbrun before i finished this book and am now thinking some vague and incomplete thoughts abt transness, dysphoria, & the horror genre
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A good layered LGBTQ+ story set in a virus infested apocalypse. Reading it felt like you were in a video game-themed storyline like Resident Evil or The Last of Us with a religious cult spin.
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes