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corsetedfeminist's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book is a ride, and I mean that in the best way possible. What the plot sometimes lacks in detail and worldbuilding logic, it makes up for in sheer heart and aesthetic.
It wasn’t what I explicated, from the descriptions I’d heard, but I think it’s actually better. I’ve often seen it described as a conversion therapy horror novel, but I’d describe it more as a loosing the fear of hell horror novel.
I love the main character, who was incredibly relatable to me as a fellow autistic lesbian recovering from fundamentalist religion, and the romance was so sweet and simultaneously an embodiment of rebellion and freedom. And Saul is the perfect sidekick. 10/10 chosen family. 10/10 cathartic vengeance on the homophobes.
I’d best describe this book as the love child of a Frank Peretti book and Good Omens.
Please be forewarned that there is a lot of bug related horror, and act accordingly
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Religious bigotry, Torture, Forced institutionalization, Homophobia, Gore, and Vomit
yoursam's review against another edition
3.75
"You've got no shadow."
My shadow stretches on for miles, fully engulfing the city below.
Graphic: Homophobia, Gore, and Religious bigotry
shadowykittenwizard's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Minor: Child death, Gaslighting, Child abuse, Confinement, Religious bigotry, Forced institutionalization, Car accident, Death, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Biphobia, and Blood
nevermoregothic's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Death, Violence, Gore, Lesbophobia, Religious bigotry, and Homophobia
Moderate: Forced institutionalization and Torture
kaia_'s review
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Religious bigotry, Body horror, and Homophobia
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Forced institutionalization, and Gaslighting
archaicrobin's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Lesbophobia, Death, Body horror, Confinement, Homophobia, Child abuse, Fire/Fire injury, and Religious bigotry
sk_thrillerreads'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
4.75
Graphic: Homophobia and Religious bigotry
hologram_reads's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Graphic: Lesbophobia, Homophobia, Religious bigotry, and Forced institutionalization
ambersautumnreads's review
- 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
3.5
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Religious bigotry, Hate crime, and Homophobia
Minor: Fire/Fire injury and Car accident
brioches22's review
- 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: Gore, Sexism, Outing, Cursing, Confinement, Car accident, Biphobia, Blood, Body horror, Forced institutionalization, Torture, Physical abuse, Lesbophobia, Religious bigotry, Injury/Injury detail, Hate crime, Fire/Fire injury, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, and Homophobia