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bugsybugs's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Interesting and low-level creepy. I liked the horror aspects a lot, and the plot felt original.
The final few lines felt a little cheesy/unnecessaryI don't like that she became a vessel for the old one tbh
The romance subplots were done well.
Overall I'd recommend! An enjoyable book.
The final few lines felt a little cheesy/unnecessary
The romance subplots were done well.
Overall I'd recommend! An enjoyable book.
Content Warnings
Minor: Murder, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Violence, and Body horror
spinesinaline's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Thanks to Frenzy Books for an ARC to review!
I am not often a reader of horror and this one gets very, very close to the uncomfortable. This book had been sitting on my shelves for some time before I finally worked up the nerve to read it. It follows two high school girls, Adelle and Connie, who are obsessed with their favourite book and when a strange man who runs the local magic shop offers to cast a spell that will transport them inside that very book, they tentatively accept. Only the characters and this beloved setting have had strange developments when left to their own devices.
Content warnings for death, grief, gore, blood, excrement, panic attacks. There are some extremely disturbing scenes that I mostly tried not to think too much about. If you enjoy creepy stories, this is sure to be up your alley.
I am not often a reader of horror and this one gets very, very close to the uncomfortable. This book had been sitting on my shelves for some time before I finally worked up the nerve to read it. It follows two high school girls, Adelle and Connie, who are obsessed with their favourite book and when a strange man who runs the local magic shop offers to cast a spell that will transport them inside that very book, they tentatively accept. Only the characters and this beloved setting have had strange developments when left to their own devices.
Content warnings for death, grief, gore, blood, excrement, panic attacks. There are some extremely disturbing scenes that I mostly tried not to think too much about. If you enjoy creepy stories, this is sure to be up your alley.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Gore, Suicide, Violence, Death, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Excrement
wends_nblw's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
Erm.. I really liked the relationship between Missi and Connie bc I'm a sucker, but other than that, there wasnt much else that was remarkable abt the story. The ending just confused me and I didn't care much for Adelle's plotline.
Maybe eldritch horror just isnt for me. :[
Maybe eldritch horror just isnt for me. :[
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Violence, Gun violence, Murder, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Kidnapping
bookedandbusy's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I loved this book! It was so spooky and I loved the characters!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic friendship and Murder
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