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tiredcreature's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia
Moderate: Sexism, Sexual violence, and Misogyny
Minor: Car accident and Suicide
annilane's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This book was phenomenal - it is so rare to find a sequel that upholds the quality of the first book, and I think “This Charming Man” actually exceeds it. So many new characters and plot lines are added - there literally is not a dull moment. Very tasteful handling of the vampire theme, which has been done hundreds of time and yet McDonnell kept it fresh and relevant. I also appreciate that these books give significant story arcs to all manner of characters, including for example Stanley, an unlikely candidate for any notable redemption. Even the victims are given a chapter to show a bit of their lives so the reader better understands who they were, giving a feeling to the book that everything is constantly connecting and intersecting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Murder, and Misogyny
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