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f18'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
4.0
The faith of the main character was not only forefront but integral and most importantly it tied into the plot in ways that made sense. The characters felt like real people,
By the way, I've seen this listed as a paranormal romance (I actually picked it off my tbr because my library had it under romance + horror) and it is not that at all imo. More of a thriller.
Graphic: Violence, Blood, Animal death, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Child death, Death, and Drug abuse
Moderate: Medical content, Sexual content, and Slavery
Minor: Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, and Torture
description of lynching,_fallinglight_'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? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Stalking, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Racial slurs, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Child death, Murder, Sexual content, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Body horror, and Death
Moderate: Rape and Sexual violence
Minor: Fatphobia
rorikae's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
The story centers on the relationship between David, an immortal man, and his wife Jessica, a reporter. The group of immortals that David is a part of swear off long term relationships with mortals but David has had families on and off throughout his life. When the immortals learn about David's current family and decide that David needs to leave them behind and come home, David has to decide what his next steps will be and if they include telling his wife the truth.
Due is one of my favorite authors for fantastical horror and 'My Soul to Keep' showcases her true talents at grounding horror in very human characters. This story thrives off of the complicated relationships and decisions that surround immortality, especially around family. Due makes you both understand David and still be horrified by his actions while also understanding why Jessica cares for him. The horror in this story shifts from small to large moments that keep a sense of dread and expectation running throughout. No one creates characters quite like Due and then twists them through story elements that even when fantastical, you completely believe. I am thankful that this is a series because I want to spend more time with these characters and the ending sets up intriguing possibilities for what could come next.
If you are interested in reading character centered horror with a speculative edge, you need to be reading Due's work and 'My Soul to Keep' is a great place to start.
Graphic: Racism, Self harm, Blood, Panic attacks/disorders, Murder, Death, Gaslighting, Grief, Medical content, Racial slurs, Stalking, Violence, Animal death, Child death, Emotional abuse, and Slavery
Minor: Sexual content