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Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder

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grunbean's review

dark emotional funny sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This is a weird book, and I really enjoyed it. I did have to pause to process a particularly traumatic scene, but I wouldn’t say it was an unnecessary scene. It is dark, primal, and a strange insight into the role of women, female rage, and the power to overcome what is expected of us. I would say this is a feminist book, but it’s a feminist take you have not read before.

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refrejarator's review against another edition

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dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

4.25

Horrific and feral. Absolutely loved it. Felt like a book ripped straight from my performance art classes in uni - and even referenced artists I studied! Feminist, artsy, and anti-MLM.

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_lovedelirium's review against another edition

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slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

so...what about the magic realism❓

almost DNF'd so many times too girl bossy for me and not disturbing enough

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thetearex's review against another edition

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dark emotional funny mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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badhabitz's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

A read i initially wasn't sure about, but once Nightbitch reared her head suddenly the book got a lot more interesting. Definitely something I found impossible to put down until I finished. Not a fan of most non-YA books but this is definitely something that'll be staying in my memory for a long, long time. Nightbitch brings to mind Bunny by Mona Awad, but I feel Nightbitch does the magical realism and body horror far better - especially because it's so short in comparison. I almost wish this was longer, but I think its brevity is to its benefit.

Mother is somewhat unlikeable as a protagonist at first, but the writing makes you empathise with her especially if you're a woman or femme-presenting. I picked this up because I'm a part of the therian community, so I understand these feral descriptions and animal thoughts.

Razor sharp, witty, thoughtful writing that's more realistic and brutal than most people would like to admit their thoughts are similar to. Rachel Yoder writes female rage and anger and thoughts well. It's like someone took a chunk of my psyche and splattered it on a plate for me to ogle at. Her writing style isn't exactly approachable or easy to digest for everyone, but it's prickly enough that I thoroughly enjoy it! Can't recommend this book enough, happy to start off my 2024 with this as one of my first few books!!

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