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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
You know what - no one would blame this Witch Bride/Stepmother for her actions.
In a few short pages, the reader develops a fierce sense of loyalty and respect for the main character
and in a few short pages, the little psychopath is equal parts annoying and terrifying.
I would read an entire novel on this.
In a few short pages, the reader develops a fierce sense of loyalty and respect for the main character
and in a few short pages, the little psychopath is equal parts annoying and terrifying.
I would read an entire novel on this.
I don't think I'll label this as horror. It's a fun read, I liked the writing very much, but everything happened so very fast that I just wish it was a little bit longer to enjoy it properly.
Another incredible short story. I think I'm about to go on a binge.
This one is about a stepmother and her stepson, about evil, about retribution even the dead can achieve, and about bones. I loved it. The language, the darkness, the palpability of the characters.
"There were many things I wasn’t supposed to do, or be. I wasn’t supposed to be someone’s second chance, someone’s happily ever alternate. I wasn’t supposed to be the malevolent stepmother—heartless, soulless, devoid of the natural compassion expected of childbearing women, the instinct to drop everything and coddle needy, whiny little whelps like him.
Actually, I suppose I was meant to be all of those things, but I was also expected to rise above the unflattering stereotypes.
Well, fuck them."
It's got a fairy tale feel, and a modern fantasy feel, and it's such an enjoyable read.
Also available for free on tor.com.
This one is about a stepmother and her stepson, about evil, about retribution even the dead can achieve, and about bones. I loved it. The language, the darkness, the palpability of the characters.
"There were many things I wasn’t supposed to do, or be. I wasn’t supposed to be someone’s second chance, someone’s happily ever alternate. I wasn’t supposed to be the malevolent stepmother—heartless, soulless, devoid of the natural compassion expected of childbearing women, the instinct to drop everything and coddle needy, whiny little whelps like him.
Actually, I suppose I was meant to be all of those things, but I was also expected to rise above the unflattering stereotypes.
Well, fuck them."
It's got a fairy tale feel, and a modern fantasy feel, and it's such an enjoyable read.
Also available for free on tor.com.
graphic animal torture and death. i wish i’d known before i read this so i could have skipped it. but khaw’s writing is excellent.
Wow.
I am speechless with this wondrous, dark fairy-tale.
Original, twisted, interesting and satisfying.
I am speechless with this wondrous, dark fairy-tale.
Original, twisted, interesting and satisfying.
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
