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d0nni3d's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I would not really say it is YA, just because the characters are young doesn't mean I would tell my 20 years old nephew to read it, because it is violent, it is about humanity at its darkest, sexual assaults, murder, drugs, the will to live - or not. I read it quite fast, because I wanted to know WHY, once I got the reason, I finished it because I had read most of it already, and I was invested in some of the characters, but not as much as I would have liked. If you don't mind the gore and violence, or if it is what you're looking for, go for it, it is compelling enough to keep you on the edge of your seat, at least until the reveal.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Car accident, Drug use, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Grief, Gun violence, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Addiction, Vomit, Toxic friendship, Rape, Pregnancy, Miscarriage, Infidelity, Homophobia, and Confinement
Minor: Bullying, Classism, and Suicidal thoughts
bookbrig's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
1.5
Well written, and good for someone who likes dark stories with people doing awful things to one another. Solid horror, I guess? I pretty much hated it, and gave up just before the end. It's fairly gory and has explicit violence, drug use, and language. There are also several on page sexual assault scenes and lots of horrifyingly awful parents. If you're recommending it to teens, I'd maybe give a heads up that the content is more explicit than a lot of YA horror.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
Moderate: Drug use
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