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mackadams's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
ezrasupremacy's review against another edition
3.0
khaw‘s writing was, again, absolutely gorgeous. the story itself, however, felt very lacking. i don’t know if it was initially published as a short story and i only classified it as a book (or, novella) in my head, but had i viewed it as the former i would’ve maybe went into it with different, or less, expectations. i think if this had been stretched to just a hundred more pages and expanded on some more i would’ve really loved it.
ami1na_ss's review against another edition
3.0
What a book
I decide not to listen to other readers opinions and just experience this book for myself and I’m really happy I did!
Tbh I really liked the story, the plot was a bit mehh
But it’s a short book so it cuts to the chase
Cat’s character had the only depth in the whole story, my heart ached for her and I just wanted her to be happy yk
The book really makes u hate some characters and just scream at them for being so stupid
They had no character development throughout
The ending sucked it was very underwhelming
The build up was very good and Casandra is very good at building that tension.
But I felt like the ending could’ve been way better
Also I like that Casandra used Japanese folklore for this book it was very well done, not everyone knows how to do that and not make it cringey or cliché
I would definitely recommend this book for people who just like to read horror and just want to be spooked and don’t care much about the plot or character development!
It’s a good book I’m glad I read it
I decide not to listen to other readers opinions and just experience this book for myself and I’m really happy I did!
Tbh I really liked the story, the plot was a bit mehh
But it’s a short book so it cuts to the chase
Cat’s character had the only depth in the whole story, my heart ached for her and I just wanted her to be happy yk
The book really makes u hate some characters and just scream at them for being so stupid
They had no character development throughout
The ending sucked it was very underwhelming
The build up was very good and Casandra is very good at building that tension.
But I felt like the ending could’ve been way better
Also I like that Casandra used Japanese folklore for this book it was very well done, not everyone knows how to do that and not make it cringey or cliché
I would definitely recommend this book for people who just like to read horror and just want to be spooked and don’t care much about the plot or character development!
It’s a good book I’m glad I read it
allyareads's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Blood, Cursing, Gore, Alcohol, Violence, Death, Suicidal thoughts, and Body horror
Moderate: Toxic friendship
Minor: Suicide attempt
alliebilawchuk's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
3.0
wisewun1's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
A wild, hellish ride. It read like poetry, and it hurt like hell. Such incredible characters and tension between them in such a short span. It had me squirming and biting my nails as I read it.
jennifertijssen's review against another edition
1.0
Setting was interessant, maar de toon van de auteur was echt onprettig. Veeeel te veel ingewikkelde woorden en onvertaalde Japanse woorden waar niemand iets aan heeft. Iedere zin moest gevolgd worden door een vage beeldspraak. Dialoog was ontzettend ongeloofwaardig, en onduidelijk wie er aan het woord was. Karakters hadden weinig persoonlijkheid.
Echt jammer, want de horror-ideeën van de auteur waren best cool.
Echt jammer, want de horror-ideeën van de auteur waren best cool.
vengefuldime's review against another edition
1.0
Man, I just don't get it. I was looking forward to this, and I have seen a lot of praise,and yet... It was so terrible to read. There was no buildup to anticipation and I could barely tell where characters even were in space, or why they were doing whatever they were doing at the moment. It was confusing, had VERY purple prose, and wasn't even spooky or thrilling. :( I feel like everyone that is leaving a good review is playing a prank on me.
dattmay's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
For a short little horror novella, I quite enjoyed this story. It moved fast, almost a little too fast at the end, and the characters were (purposefully) awful characters of people, but the plot and Japanese mythology infused spooks really made it a worthwhile read. You'll likely finish this book in a few hours so I'd recommend giving it a shot.
exquisite_tragedy's review against another edition
2.0
I really vibed with the author’s writing style, but the plot and characters were just not it.
I’d be curious to see what else this author comes out with in the future.
Story: 2/5
I’d be curious to see what else this author comes out with in the future.
Story: 2/5