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1goodkaren's review
adventurous
dark
informative
tense
medium-paced
- 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
2.0
I was so eager and excited to read this book. I love feminist reimaginings of classic tales, but this is not that. This is a regurgitation of men's violence against women, a few statistics about the dangers of strangulation, and a sorry ending. What a disappointment.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Animal death
Minor: Infidelity, Vomit, Stalking, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol