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korvakoira's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Pedophilia
jessthanthree'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
2.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Racism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Religious bigotry, Murder, and Colonisation
Moderate: Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Terminal illness, Medical content, Cannibalism, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Child death
elsebeok'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
4.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Gun violence, and Colonisation
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Racism, Sexual content, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Religious bigotry, and Alcohol
thesapphiccelticbookworm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Death, and Slavery
Moderate: Gun violence, Misogyny, Racism, Violence, and Colonisation
Minor: Death of parent
bookiecharm's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Violence, and Medical content
phantasmaboo'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? No
4.0
I thought this book was another solid novel from Silvia Moreno-Garcia. The characters were diverse and represented and fit in well with the time period of the book. I thought both main characters were developed well, although Carlota seemed to receive more care and attention than Montgomery did. I also thought that Moreno-Garcia did a good job setting up the time period of the book and basing it in actual conflict in Mexico. Obviously, not all aspects are true, but there was just enough to make the story believable.
The Lovecraftian elements were similarly easy to follow and understand, even if you’re not a fan of the genre. I had very little experience with Lovecraftian plot lines, but I followed along easily enough.
Overall, I thought the book was good and if you’re a fan of Moreno-Garcia’s other works, you’ll probably like this one too.
Graphic: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual content, Slavery, Violence, Xenophobia, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Colonisation, and Classism
hanz's review against another edition
- 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? No
4.0
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism, Confinement, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Alcohol
Minor: Colonisation
cedardleland'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? No
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Gun violence, and Violence
katiefronk's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Animal death, Death, and Violence
Minor: Sexual content
aformeracceleratedreader's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Carlota did get on my nerves here and there throughout the book, she's young and isolated with her dad controlling her so she did some stupid stuff, but once she came into her own, I liked her a lot
I didn't like Montgomery thirsting over her considering he met her when she was a child and he is approx. 15 years older than her. Like a line I really didn't like was him saying she would make the best/most perfect/most beautiful prostitute. But otherwise, I found his character interesting in some aspects and liked the perspective his character brought on various social issues.
The hybrids were great! I wish we could've had more from them since what we did get was kind of wonderful.
I did guess the "twist" of this story correctly and was unsurprised when it was revealed, but it didn't take away my enjoyment of the book.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal death, Death, Gun violence, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Grief, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
Minor: Confinement