Scan barcode
devynreadsnovels's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Death, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Abortion, Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Blood, Body horror, Child abuse, Confinement, Deadnaming, Gore, Medical content, Sexism, Transphobia, Violence, and Child death
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Medical trauma, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Alcohol, Torture, Self harm, and Pregnancy
marywahlmeierbracciano's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexism, Medical trauma, Death, Gore, Violence, Misogyny, Gaslighting, Physical abuse, Abortion, Deadnaming, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Murder, Ableism, and Grief
Moderate: Transphobia and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual violence, Pedophilia, Bullying, Blood, Animal death, Dysphoria, Cursing, Confinement, Miscarriage, Lesbophobia, Vomit, Suicidal thoughts, Child abuse, Torture, Self harm, Pregnancy, and Emotional abuse
fanboyriot's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Gore, Medical trauma, Body horror, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Torture, Sexual harassment, Mental illness, Cursing, Abandonment, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Murder, Dysphoria, Medical content, Transphobia, Deadnaming, Forced institutionalization, Physical abuse, Suicide attempt, Gaslighting, Hate crime, Panic attacks/disorders, Bullying, Misogyny, Violence, Abortion, Injury/Injury detail, Ableism, Blood, Death, and Confinement
Moderate: Child death, Miscarriage, Suicide, Child abuse, Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, Homophobia, Pedophilia, Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Animal death, and Lesbophobia
Minor: Vomit, Rape, and Animal cruelty
alki's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I found solace in Silas worldview, and found myself nodding alone when he was talking about human biology and experiencing the world in black and white.
I found the romance to be VERY rushed, but I understood how those characters bonded so fast by being similar.
I really loved the descriptions, the horrors, the gore. I would have loved more world building though, at many points in the book the violet-eyes aspect seemed pretty unessecary and easily replaceable with the old good trope of ghosts just lurking around. I want to know more about this alternate england.
And of course I have to mention, how the book depicts womanhood. Even though the protagonist is trans, he doesn't detest it, and instead the narrative celebrates women, their endurance, bravery and rage. Overall, it was a haunting read that I'll remember and recommend.
Thank you Netgalley for the ARC!
Graphic: Death, Deadnaming, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Sexism, Murder, Lesbophobia, Dysphoria, Confinement, Child death, Body horror, Cursing, Sexual violence, Pedophilia, Medical content, Emotional abuse, Self harm, Pregnancy, Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Misogyny, Homophobia, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Abortion, Violence, Transphobia, and Forced institutionalization