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kajoreads's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The gore and body horror really delivered. The slasher vibes were on point. And if I was rating this based on that alone, it’d be 5 stars. Ellis did an incredible job making it all gross and unsettling.
This is more of a taste issue, but I did not particularly like the twist.I’ve noticed I tend to dislike twists that feel like they undermine the premise.
I did enjoy Temple and her dad's relationship. It was a twisted, abusive one, but it felt real. The flashbacks were well implemented imo.
Overall, it’s a strong debut. I’ll definitely keep an eye out for this author.
This is more of a taste issue, but I did not particularly like the twist.
I did enjoy Temple and her dad's relationship. It was a twisted, abusive one, but it felt real. The flashbacks were well implemented imo.
Overall, it’s a strong debut. I’ll definitely keep an eye out for this author.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Bullying, Child death, Gun violence, Terminal illness, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Ableism, Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, Police brutality, Medical content, and Cannibalism