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laurenmerf's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
shelfdeprecation's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Blood, Death of parent, Violence, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Murder, Religious bigotry, Sexism, Body horror, and Child abuse
Moderate: Colonisation, Infidelity, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Domestic abuse and Sexual assault
gingerbread_void's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed how dark this book was. I was very concerned going into this that the author would go soft on the horror aspect of this book bit they definitely didn't. This book was definitely dark and visceral. I can't say I enjoyed this exactly (and I'm not sure you're meant to) but I was definitely sucked into the story. I absolutely can not wait for this to come out so I can gush about it to all my customers.
thage's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.0
irenetrexqueen's review against another edition
1.0
DNF: 75% Completed (audiobook)
First, if you have issues with religion and religious trauma this may not be the one for you. Additionally, there is much abuse of all kinds.
I read horror, gore, and witches? And was very excited, however it took almost half way to get to anything outside of a brainwashed, self-righteous girl being stupid while the men around her used and abused her, her family, and her friends. Not to mention to bs of having to save to the town that did horrible to her family and having no anger or resentment towards the place until 3/4 of the way through, two nice men does not make a town a good place.
Honestly, this story had promise it just I so slow to get going. This book is Charmed in the world of Handmaid's Tale and doesn't do anything new or better.
First, if you have issues with religion and religious trauma this may not be the one for you. Additionally, there is much abuse of all kinds.
I read horror, gore, and witches? And was very excited, however it took almost half way to get to anything outside of a brainwashed, self-righteous girl being stupid while the men around her used and abused her, her family, and her friends. Not to mention to bs of having to save to the town that did horrible to her family and having no anger or resentment towards the place until 3/4 of the way through, two nice men does not make a town a good place.
Honestly, this story had promise it just I so slow to get going. This book is Charmed in the world of Handmaid's Tale and doesn't do anything new or better.
witchyritchie's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
aepatton's review against another edition
2.0
Wlw no chemisty and also just confusing. They seem to show no interest in each other at first. After that so cheesy. “The power never lies” so cheesy. Twist so stupid it’s giving maze runner and not necessary whatsoever. Too conveniently wrapped up. “‘tis” is so used so many times omg. Their names so silly too. Jamie is so cringe
senwithers's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Physical abuse, Death, Gaslighting, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual assault, Body horror, Religious bigotry, Misogyny, and Gore
The cult/religious trauma is intense in this one.