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just22jess22's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Nuanced, mysterious, reflective and challenging- this book kept me guessing and second guessing until the very last page!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Child death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Trafficking, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment
luxias's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Narrative is cleverly given in alternating timelines, one proceeding and the other working backwards so that main character is slowly illuminated and we can understand how Jake came to be the way she is. The only disappointing thing about the book is the lack of full resolution at the end. I think a couple things could have been cleared up at the close, there are almost too many loose ends to be an open end. Otherwise, a stark, devastating, and prickly novel. The main character does not overtly want to be loved but you do anyway.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Confinement, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Alcohol