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vcords_'s review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Death, Child abuse, Death of parent, Forced institutionalization, Gore, Grief, Violence, Murder, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Sexism, Stalking, Religious bigotry, and Pregnancy
Minor: Sexual content
This book contains major descriptions of witchcraft and necromancy. It gets pretty graphic, gory, and violent. There were some parts that were difficult to stomach.queersubtext's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Death of parent, Violence, and Abortion
Minor: Animal cruelty, Vomit, and Animal death
ecwiggin's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Animal death, Abortion, Violence, Blood, Emotional abuse, and Murder
Moderate: Death, Child abuse, Gaslighting, Cursing, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, and Fire/Fire injury
mrsasimmons11516's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Moderate: Blood and Violence
faitau_taika's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
The main character didn't annoy me ever, but she definitely had flaws. I feel like not all authors are able to strike that balance.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys dark fairytales like "Pan's Labyrinth" or "The Brothers' Grimm".
Graphic: Gore and Violence
limabeans's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
First off I just need to say, I despised Leonora. I understand that she was supposed to be a disliked character, but Asher sucking up to this Grandma literally knowing she is a bad person with bad intentions, bothered me so much. Same with the Heloise, but that’s a whole different story.
This book had soooo much potential with the amazing story and plotline. One thing about this ‘dark fairytale’ telling, is that it’s very unique, so I was still able to overall enjoy it.
The problem is the characters are all so annoying and make dumb decisions. Only characters that didn’t piss me off were the kids and Eli.
I could rant on and on, but for the most part I expected way more from this book. It was still a fair read though.
Very disturbing and pretty dark, check content warnings.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Murder, Abortion, Pregnancy, Violence, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Animal death, Gore, Animal cruelty, and Blood
Minor: Medical content
marleens'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Body horror, Abortion, Murder, Violence, Pregnancy, Child abuse, and Domestic abuse