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abeeeeee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
Graphic: Animal death, Animal cruelty, Blood, Child death, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Infidelity, Misogyny, Murder, Rape, Religious bigotry, Sexual assault, and Vomit
Moderate: Incest and Pedophilia
Minor: Antisemitism
christoco's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Infertility, Murder, Rape, Death of parent, Vomit, Child death, and Sexual violence
Minor: Abandonment, Alcohol, Antisemitism, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Incest, Infertility, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Pregnancy, Rape, and Torture
a_mad_obrien's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Moderate: Violence and Torture
Minor: Vomit and Chronic illness
cleopatravii's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Death, Vomit, Torture, Child abuse, Religious bigotry, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexism, and Pedophilia
Minor: Abortion and Incest
jourdanicus's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Moderate: Gore, Vomit, and Death
coolbeans's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The mystery that is teased in the book blurb for this title does indeed play a part of the story as it drives the character through the plot, but I found myself much more interested in May's evolution as a character. The author does a wonderful job of putting on the main character's skin and letting us see on the ground level the brutal, unrelenting daily life the young woman endures throughout the novel. This is not a happy story. This story does not hold back in it's stark, raw outlook of life during this time period.
If you like a medieval setting with a major focus on the daily trials of the main character who just happens to have an unusual role, this would be a pick for you. The murder mystery aspect of the story is not a major focus and is not spoken of as much as I thought it would be, but it is an extra element of the plot to enjoy. Interesting main character, moody atmosphere, satisfying ending. Would have liked more Country Mouse, but alas, twas not realistic, I understand.
I give this a 4 out of 5 stars. Kudos to the Sin Eaters for eating some food items that sounded terribly disgusting. I guess that was the least of their problems, to be honest.
I would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an e-ARC of this title.
Graphic: Animal death, Animal cruelty, Torture, and Cursing
Moderate: Blood, Child abuse, Death, Rape, Sexual assault, and Violence
Minor: Child death, Grief, Incest, Infertility, Excrement, and Vomit