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animebabe2014's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
Moderate: Sexual assault and Murder
dreamyreaderev's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Sexual assault
shadowykittenwizard's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Minor: Body horror, Bullying, Sexual assault, Murder, Rape, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, and Sexism
fragilelunar's review against another edition
3.5
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Violence, Rape, and Sexual assault
apagetoturn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Sexual assault
wrensreadingroom's review against another edition
3.0
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Kidnapping, Medical content, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Sexual harassment, Abandonment, Cursing, Drug use, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Bullying, Blood, Car accident, Child death, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Confinement, Gore, Gun violence, Body horror, Child abuse, Grief, Police brutality, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Death of parent, Death, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Injury/Injury detail, Vomit, Murder, and Violence
ariatari's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Murder, Kidnapping, Abandonment, Police brutality, and Gun violence
Minor: Death of parent, Car accident, Sexual violence, Self harm, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual assault, and Rape
nicole_bossio's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Rape and Sexual assault
reading_with_sydney's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
The prologue opens as we are confronted with the dark nature of the town and those who will do awful things to keep their power. I was reminded heavily of Fear Street (especially the trilogy on Netflix - I wouldn’t be surprised if this gets picked up in the same way!) and how the teens had to unravel the secrets along the way.
This is marketed as YA, but the writing didn’t feel juvenile. It carried some heavy topics which the author lines out at the beginning of the book, but I think everything was written and handled well. Some of the characters were infuriating, but I think it made sense for their characters due to their age and circumstances.
The ending was easy to predict but didn’t detract from my enjoyment one bit as I sped through this book in a few hours! I highly recommend checking this one out if you love creepy settings and badass girls willing to do whatever it takes to protect their found family. 🌻
Thank you again to Wednesday Books and St Martin’s Press for the gifted copy of Where Darkness Blooms! 🌻🖤
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Sexual assault
erinreadsstuff's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Physical abuse, Gaslighting, Gun violence, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual violence