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marsh_mall0w's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Blood, Confinement, Death, Kidnapping, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Drug use, Gore, Medical content, and Alcoholism
Minor: Animal cruelty, Rape, and Grief
bonsai_delores's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
An excellently written book, sticks with a similar narrative style as the previous book (helps prevent confusion when you pick it up after its been a while between books), great word choice too. While the type of tension and plot drive is different from the first one I found it worked to keep my attention through the whole. Vivian Shaw built this book on a tangent conversation from the first book which is one of my favorite things an author can do because it shows the depth of thought put into the world building and a genuine care for the characters. I appreciated the follow up with all the characters I grew attached to in the first book (which is all of them!), and as a reader I feel taken care of. I also thoroughly appreciate Shaw exploring the difference between good and bad authorities/the reasons someone will continue to remain and work for a bad authority. The social dynamics of the cult as a whole were treated with respect and that’s just heartening to encounter.
Graphic: Murder, Blood, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Gaslighting, Drug abuse, Drug use, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Death, Cursing, Confinement, Alcoholism, Physical abuse, Alcohol, Toxic relationship, Violence, Stalking, Body horror, and Abandonment
Minor: Sexual harassment, Vomit, Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, and Classism
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