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kkalicky94's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Confinement, Blood, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Religious bigotry, Body horror, Death, Mental illness, Murder, Animal death, Grief, Misogyny, Violence, Body shaming, Bullying, Gore, and Injury/Injury detail
crystalgem's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Why are we referencing demons and religion, but then none of that is even relevant, however reincarnation - oh, that part is real. Seeing ghosts? Real. Oh wait, and the ghosts are actually furies, not ghosts. You know, from Greek mythology. Throw that in there. And they can touch people (only if someone encourages them, though.) And it’s a book about middle age - actually, no, it’s a book about misogyny. Wait, no, it’s a book about accepting death. Except, okay, it’s actually about - ope, I just realized I don’t care.
After reading the mention of Azazel, I was hoping we’d see some cool theological horror a la Hereditary, but alas, that was just me getting my hopes up.
Would not recommend.
Graphic: Misogyny, Murder, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Animal death, Child abuse, Death, Gore, and Injury/Injury detail
bookish_ann's review
- 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? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Body horror, Violence, Torture, Sexual violence, Murder, Sexual assault, Blood, Gore, and Misogyny
jamieleepilk's review
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Animal cruelty, Blood, and Death
Moderate: Death, Gore, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Body shaming, Misogyny, Fire/Fire injury, Kidnapping, and Death of parent
mondovertigo's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Misogyny, Violence, Murder, Gore, Body horror, and Body shaming
Moderate: Sexual violence and Kidnapping
Minor: Excrement
mpurdy's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Now on the topic of a Cis man writing about Menopausal women I think he did a pretty decent job but I am nowhere near Menopause so I may not be the audience to comment. I live in Arizona and found it fun to be reading about something like this happening as I have scene small towns here that can provide a good setting for this. Lastly I was raised in Montana and when he says as dark as a Montana Midnight I felt that. Lol
All in all it was a wild time and I think alot of people can enjoy this but please read the authors note and do research on the trigger warnings for this book has many.
Graphic: Misogyny, Animal death, Violence, Torture, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Sexual violence, Medical content, Gore, and Body horror
Moderate: Death, Bullying, and Body shaming
Minor: Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Forced institutionalization, and Gaslighting
This is a dark read be prepared for it.danaslitlist's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Mary is a slow burn, ‘is it in her head’ paranormal suspense/horror. I don’t tend to enjoy slow burn thrillers/horrors but I devoured 60% of this book in one day and then the rest the next day. And it help my attention until the 80% marker. From here I began to find my mind wandering while listening to the audiobook. Then I was gripped again until the last 10% where I felt as if the ending was just handed over to the reader. Especially in regards to any justice being served or real closure.
<I’m also not a fan of the only person of color in the book being framed for the massacre and there’s absolutely no sense of the justice. Or if she was truly involved in the massacre at all.</
Overall this was an an interesting read, I had a good time and found myself shocked at some of the events which is why I’m giving it a solid 3 stars
Graphic: Torture, Child abuse, Misogyny, Sexual violence, Violence, Gore, Mental illness, and Sexism
Moderate: Animal death
caidyn's review
- 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? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, Gore, Misogyny, Mental illness, and Body horror
messy678's review
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.75
Graphic: Animal death, Mental illness, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Religious bigotry, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Panic attacks/disorders, and Misogyny
lizunfair's review
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Blood, Sexual assault, Body horror, Gore, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Injury/Injury detail, and Misogyny