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scmiller's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Violence, Child abuse, Classism, Death, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Confinement, Murder, Racism, Slavery, Torture, Colonisation, Physical abuse, and Police brutality
Moderate: Bullying, Blood, Abandonment, Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, and Misogyny
jenmcvay's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.5
My star rating reflects the varying degrees to which I enjoyed the stories. As with most collections, some stories are better than others.
The title story is outstanding and tremendously unsettling. "The Mom of Bold Action" and "Elliott Spencer" are also quite good.
The title story is outstanding and tremendously unsettling. "The Mom of Bold Action" and "Elliott Spencer" are also quite good.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror
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