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elmreid's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
5.0
vbones's review
5.0
I think a good book makes you feel something,
and holy shit this book sure has done that
AJ white never fails to baffle me with specifically how he writes trans folks, it being relatable in ways I didn't know was even possible.
and holy shit this book sure has done that
AJ white never fails to baffle me with specifically how he writes trans folks, it being relatable in ways I didn't know was even possible.
queerly_reading's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Omg I absolutely loved this, even though it was an emotionally heavy book. Highly recommend!
fantasylover12001's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
5.0
epope9295's review
5.0
After loving Hell Followed With Us, I was so excited to dive into The Spirit Bares Its Teeth, and the book certainly did not disappoint!
The entire cast of characters seemed well enough flushed out; there were a couple of characters, the groundskeeper specifically, that I would've loved to learn more about their background, but only because of how interesting I found them.
The dynamic between Daphne and Silas had me rooting for them from the get-go. Their romance had a backseat to the main storyline, but I still found myself aching whenever Silas would take a moment and reflect on everything he was feeling for Daphne.
The Victorian aspect, while there were some liberties taken, only enhanced the story in my eyes. The world building was wonderful, and being able to take a glimpse at what life was like for a woman living in this time was needed with the way the story progressed.
Counting down the days until AJW's next book.
Thank you to Netgalley and Peachtree for the e-arc!
The entire cast of characters seemed well enough flushed out; there were a couple of characters, the groundskeeper specifically, that I would've loved to learn more about their background, but only because of how interesting I found them.
The dynamic between Daphne and Silas had me rooting for them from the get-go. Their romance had a backseat to the main storyline, but I still found myself aching whenever Silas would take a moment and reflect on everything he was feeling for Daphne.
The Victorian aspect, while there were some liberties taken, only enhanced the story in my eyes. The world building was wonderful, and being able to take a glimpse at what life was like for a woman living in this time was needed with the way the story progressed.
Counting down the days until AJW's next book.
Thank you to Netgalley and Peachtree for the e-arc!
astroboyy's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
msformed's review
5.0
This was SO good. It was gripping and miserable and compelling and upsetting. Very good. Absolutely no idea why this was published as YA. Brutally violent and gruesome. I definitely need a palate cleanser after this but I highly recommend it to anyone who is prepared for the content.
hannahm88's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
k_kuester's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
amandatacklestbr's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0