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3.58 AVERAGE
3.58 AVERAGE
I think I just need to go looking for more books that revise the vampire trope because they really don't miss. Very weird but in a good way. Also love to see some Riley hate from Lydia, ifykyk.
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Racial slurs, Racism, Blood, Sexual harassment
Moderate: Sexual assault, Violence, Dementia, Death of parent, Murder
Minor: Sexual content
this book had so much potential and i felt as if it fell flat. the last third of the book is very strong but still lacking. so many great concepts and themes are introduced: consumption, female relationships to food, sex and power, race, family and origin. but none are explored to the depth that they could be. the vampire is woman in this novel, i just wish it took it a step further. i would read more by this author, tho, as i feel like they have the potential to create wonderful work.
4 stars
This book used delicious allegory to hit on a lot of heavy topics like colonization, displacement, generational trauma, gender politics, ED, and more. I totally devoured it!
That being said, significant parts felt a little too drawn out and were somewhat uninteresting to me, while the meatier bits went by too quickly for my tastes.
Selfishly, I was hoping for more carnality from this vampiric literary horror, but if you prefer your dark stories a little more tame, I would recommend this in a mouthwatering heartbeat.
Will absolutely read from Claire Kohda again.
This book used delicious allegory to hit on a lot of heavy topics like colonization, displacement, generational trauma, gender politics, ED, and more. I totally devoured it!
That being said, significant parts felt a little too drawn out and were somewhat uninteresting to me, while the meatier bits went by too quickly for my tastes.
Selfishly, I was hoping for more carnality from this vampiric literary horror, but if you prefer your dark stories a little more tame, I would recommend this in a mouthwatering heartbeat.
Will absolutely read from Claire Kohda again.
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
