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horizonous's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
If I had to summarize this story with one word I would choose sticky. I don't even know what else I should say about this atmospheric, kind of disturbing fever dream like story other than I need to read more by Daisy Johnson.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Bullying, Grief, Self harm, Sexual violence, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Blood, Mental illness, Child death, Drug use, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual content, and Violence
Minor: Death of parent, Death, Domestic abuse, and Medical content
◦ Alcohol = Underage drinking◦ Mental illness = Depression
◦ Sexual violence = Revenge porn
virtualdragonkitty's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- 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? Yes
4.0
A short and simple novella that really felt like a nice introduction into the horror genre. There are a lot of tropes covered but they aren't done badly. Johnson kept me on my toes till the very end trying to figure out what was truly happening.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, and Mental illness
Moderate: Blood and Body horror
Minor: Alcohol and Drug use
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