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defencelessghost's review against another edition
was a library book and had to take it back
thebookberrie's review against another edition
Girl what? This was so freaking weird??
Burn Our Bodies Down is about a girl named Margot who has only had her mother her entire life. Her mother won't ever give her answers about any other family member or any history. She wants more family so she starts digging and finds out that she has a grandmother in her mother's home town. Wanting to learn more, Margot goes to the town but it isn't what she expected.
I didn't like [b:Wilder Girls|42505366|Wilder Girls|Rory Power|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1544204706l/42505366._SY75_.jpg|58031034] at all and I didn't like this one either but just like Wilder Girls, I was entertained enough while listening to the audiobook so I'm not mad I'm just ??? wHAT.
Margot was so annoying. In the beginning it gets hinted that she's gay but then it just isn't important, is never brought up again, and then there is no romance. My clown ass really thought Tess and her would be a thing but nah.
The mystery is... weird. I'm not a fan of horror nor am I saying I could have made a better ending but I'm built different and it would have been better. The ending was just so wild while not actually being exciting. I don't know how you can be wild and also be predictable but. Also, ew.
Gotta be honest I read this book a week ago and it already checked out of my brain so this is the best I can do.
Burn Our Bodies Down is about a girl named Margot who has only had her mother her entire life. Her mother won't ever give her answers about any other family member or any history. She wants more family so she starts digging and finds out that she has a grandmother in her mother's home town. Wanting to learn more, Margot goes to the town but it isn't what she expected.
I didn't like [b:Wilder Girls|42505366|Wilder Girls|Rory Power|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1544204706l/42505366._SY75_.jpg|58031034] at all and I didn't like this one either but just like Wilder Girls, I was entertained enough while listening to the audiobook so I'm not mad I'm just ??? wHAT.
Margot was so annoying. In the beginning it gets hinted that she's gay but then it just isn't important, is never brought up again, and then there is no romance. My clown ass really thought Tess and her would be a thing but nah.
The mystery is... weird. I'm not a fan of horror nor am I saying I could have made a better ending but I'm built different and it would have been better. The ending was just so wild while not actually being exciting. I don't know how you can be wild and also be predictable but. Also, ew.
Gotta be honest I read this book a week ago and it already checked out of my brain so this is the best I can do.
friss_zucker's review
dark
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
poppyseedromance's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- 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
2.75
Extremely slow and repetitive. I would have DNF on this, but the narrator on the audiobook was an amazing actress.
heatherwreads's review
5.0
Power knows how to pull off teen horror and she delivers in her sophomore novel. BURN OUR BODIES DOWN had me on edge the entire time, questioning Margot’s sanity, the sanity of those around her, and my own. This was one of those books where you finish and you want to immediately start rereading. The narrative leaves you haunted.
carissatheluca's review against another edition
1.0
I want to like Power’s books. They’re well written and the premises are fantastic but they’re just… disappointing. Extremely disappointing. I read two; this is where I stop. I was really hoping that the frustration of Wilder Girls was a debut fluke.
sophieezreads's review against another edition
3.0
this was neither good nor bad… majority of it was a bit boring and then the ending was too wild for my taste. additionally, it was sometimes a bit dramatic lmao. i think that mainly came from the narration of the audiobook but i guess the writing style also adds into that.
eldritchreader's review against another edition
5.0
Trigger warnings:
If you want atmospheric, tension-building horror and family secrets - this is your book.
I went into the book a little biased; I adored Power's debut book, Wilder Girls. And I was not disappointed in the slightest.
This is a story that revolves around the secrets of Margot's family, which she has never known. After discovering more lies and hidden family, Margot leaves the unstable environment with her single mother to find some answers. Which - of course - leads to a whole world of problems.
The story is dark and grisly, secretive and gory at times. Power writes a story that is shocking and will keep you guessing until the end.
The characters as well are fantastically well-written. Margot, herself, has a great amount of depth as she struggles to find her place within her strange family. The dynamics explored with acquaintances/friend, Teresa, was brilliant and didn't feel forced or flat. And the gay rep! We love a book that makes someone's sexuality REAL without having to make it a core concept in the story.
My one disappointment was the ending wasn't everything for me. I liked it fine enough, but I felt it fell a little flat compared to the development in the rest of the story.
The audio narration for this book was spot on. I could not fault it if I tried - the narration was gripping and emotional from start to finish.
Absolutely check this book out if it sounds like your style. This is exactly the sort of horror I want more of in the YA sphere and Power just keeps on giving!
Spoiler
fire, emotional parental abuse, gaslighting, generational abuse, body gore, blood, dead body (on-page), runaway child, death, child/infant death, gun violence (off-page), emesis (mentioned)If you want atmospheric, tension-building horror and family secrets - this is your book.
I went into the book a little biased; I adored Power's debut book, Wilder Girls. And I was not disappointed in the slightest.
This is a story that revolves around the secrets of Margot's family, which she has never known. After discovering more lies and hidden family, Margot leaves the unstable environment with her single mother to find some answers. Which - of course - leads to a whole world of problems.
The story is dark and grisly, secretive and gory at times. Power writes a story that is shocking and will keep you guessing until the end.
"I will always wish I were hers, and I will always want to be only my own. I haven’t found a way yet to make the two fit.”
The characters as well are fantastically well-written. Margot, herself, has a great amount of depth as she struggles to find her place within her strange family. The dynamics explored with acquaintances/friend, Teresa, was brilliant and didn't feel forced or flat. And the gay rep! We love a book that makes someone's sexuality REAL without having to make it a core concept in the story.
My one disappointment was the ending wasn't everything for me. I liked it fine enough, but I felt it fell a little flat compared to the development in the rest of the story.
The audio narration for this book was spot on. I could not fault it if I tried - the narration was gripping and emotional from start to finish.
Absolutely check this book out if it sounds like your style. This is exactly the sort of horror I want more of in the YA sphere and Power just keeps on giving!
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Happy reading! ❤