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melanishka's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
This was.... not at all what I was expecting. Beautiful writing, absolutely terrifying setting and premise, and progressively spookier with every chapter. I loved the ending leaving a bit of uneasiness with you. I'd love to see this adapted into a film or Netflix series!
(.5 stars removed for the unnecessary baby cannibalism thing?)
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Miscarriage, Blood, Medical content, Cannibalism, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail
raybudbury's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I liked a lot of the setting, atmosphere, main character, etc. But the ending fell off for me.
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Drug use, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Cannibalism, and Murder
chaotic_tumbleweed's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Death, Gore, Racism, Gaslighting, Colonisation, and Classism
Moderate: Cursing, Gun violence, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Medical content, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Child abuse, Incest, Physical abuse, Medical content, Cannibalism, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
trying_ceratops's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Id recommend this book to people who enjoy a slow build and a touch of spookiness. I wouldn’t consider this horror by any means, but it can be creepy. I can understand the hype this book created and am glad I read it.
Graphic: Misogyny, Colonisation, and Classism
Moderate: Body horror, Bullying, Confinement, Mental illness, Racism, and Gaslighting
Minor: Body horror, Child abuse, Incest, Rape, Blood, and Cannibalism
flamming_bluejeans's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, Incest, Rape, Suicide, Violence, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Death, Gore, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Racism, Sexual assault, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Blood, Cannibalism, and Death of parent
Minor: Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Infertility, Miscarriage, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, and Alcohol
beachyv'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
5.0
Such a great introduction to Gothic Horror (with a small amount of Gothic Romance) for me. I will definitely be reading more Gothic fiction and more of Silvia Moreno-Garcia immediately!
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Emotional abuse, Incest, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, Murder, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship
ebp's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Misogyny, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Xenophobia, Murder, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Bullying, Drug use, Gun violence, Incest, Suicide, Terminal illness, Blood, Cannibalism, Suicide attempt, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Miscarriage
angelfireeast24's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Incest, Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Violence, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Cannibalism, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Terminal illness, Vomit, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Had me on the edge of my seat. I both wanted to throw the book across the room due to the unsettling nature of the subject matter and read another page to know what will happen.whats_the_porpoise's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A great mystery, I found myself continue to read-- not necessarily for the story, but I needed to know how it ends.
The ending is satisfying, all your questions get answered.
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Gun violence, Incest, Rape, Sexual assault, Blood, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Fire/Fire injury, and Gaslighting
laratboulos's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Confinement, Incest, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Sexism, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Murder, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Child abuse and Sexual violence