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kates_cupcakes'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
4.5
Graphic: Body horror, Abandonment, and Adult/minor relationship
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Stalking, Rape, Pregnancy, Drug use, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Medical trauma, Medical content, Torture, Gun violence, Violence, and Forced institutionalization
britanicadramatica's review against another edition
- 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? No
5.0
I loved this book. I loved how it was written, I loved the dialogue, and it kept me so engaged. I can't wait to read the next one.
Graphic: Suicide, Violence, Death, Stalking, Torture, Kidnapping, Blood, Murder, Sexual violence, and Rape
Moderate: Pedophilia
phoricho's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content-wise, it's a very dark book, and the characters go through numerous traumas. It's not for everyone. Check the trigger warnings.
Layout-wise, there are no chapters. That's unique, but it works with the story. There are two parts, and the POVs are broken up by section breaks.
Yes, it's a horrifying story, but I thought it was beautifully told, and the characters felt so real. I'm excited to read the rest of the series.
Graphic: Kidnapping, Violence, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Slavery, Stalking, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Death, Rape, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Murder, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Confinement, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Gaslighting, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Adult/minor relationship, Self harm, Torture, Trafficking, Alcohol, Body horror, Child abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence
mblanke'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
2.5
Graphic: Violence, Sexual assault, Confinement, Torture, Suicide, Sexual content, Pregnancy, Murder, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Physical abuse, Stalking, Self harm, and Death
Moderate: Blood, Addiction, Abortion, Miscarriage, Gun violence, Drug abuse, Mental illness, and Emotional abuse
ravenwaltz's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Sexual violence, Stalking, Kidnapping, Murder, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Mental illness, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, and Violence
superstitiou_sreader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Confinement, Kidnapping, Murder, Sexism, Suicide, Stalking, Rape, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Torture, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
Minor: Death of parent
afroheaux's review against another edition
- 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? No
4.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Death, Child death, Physical abuse, Suicide, Sexual violence, Addiction, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Torture, Violence, Abandonment, Child abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Stalking, Murder, Kidnapping, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Self harm, and Suicide attempt
zoemain's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
The reviews stating that the Butterflies could have easily escaped their entrapment are not wrong. The logic in this book is flawed, but I could easily overlook this. I should probably take a star off because I felt like the book could have been longer and therefore given some more insight into the Garden. Oh, also, every description of layout in this novel is extremely confusing. I employed the help of my friends to translate descriptions of surroundings a few times but they couldn’t fathom what Hutchison had written either.
But I loved the rest of the writing. I loved the way the book focused on the story of the Garden but also gave insight into Maya’s backstory and the police interviews. So it’s a 5 stars from me! Read the content warnings before purchasing.
Graphic: Violence, Death, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Murder, Torture, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Slavery, and Trafficking
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual assault, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Sexual content, Abortion, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
jacquelinepon's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Graphic: Blood, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Sexual violence, Stalking, Violence, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Death, Grief, Medical content, Medical trauma, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
b00murded's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Kidnapping, Murder, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Stalking, Suicide, Torture, and Violence
Minor: Abortion, Addiction, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Grief, and Toxic relationship