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laurenmiller100's review against another edition
4.0
- Characters: 7
- Atmosphere/Setting: 9
- Writing Style: 7
- Plot: 6
- Intrigue: 7
- Logic/Relationships: 6
- Enjoyment: 6
This books is pretty gruesome. As the oldest of three sisters, I really enjoyed the relationships between each of the sisters. The early parts of the book are beautiful and scary, but as with many horror stories, it goes off the rails a bit as it explains what’s going on. The end of the book chooses to tell instead of show and I think it would’ve been better if they’d discovered the truth instead of had it explained.
Graphic: Gore, Murder, and Vomit
Moderate: Suicide
klmreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Suicide, Vomit, Death of parent, Child death, Death, and Murder
Moderate: Child death, Body horror, and Child abuse
Minor: Alcohol
isabel_np'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? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Child death
Moderate: Suicide and Vomit
wall0w's review against another edition
3.0
The plot twist (despite being increasingly hinted at and then effectively shown) was then told to a character directly which felt entirely unnecessary as it had already been made clear.
I do appreciate the bond between the sisters and elements of the parent/child relationship but I think it could have been more developed further.
The pacing felt good though and never felt like we were stagnating in the same place for too long, even though in parts the characters literally are.
Overall, it's alright. It is a fun read so if you like edgy fairytale retellings with strong family relationships, give it a shot. Just be prepared for blood and guts.
Graphic: Vomit, Sexual assault, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Death
Moderate: Grief, Body horror, Death of parent, Stalking, Suicide, Child death, and Blood
becksus's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Vomit, Body horror, Grief, Suicide, and Violence
Moderate: Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gore, and Sexual harassment
stressedoutreader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Violence, Child death, Death of parent, Stalking, Kidnapping, Body horror, Mental illness, Suicide, Vomit, and Self harm
elliottcrow's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Blood, Child death, Body horror, Death of parent, Violence, Vomit, Bullying, and Physical abuse
Minor: Alcohol
herl0cksh0lmes'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
4.5
Graphic: Blood, Gore, Vomit, Body horror, and Murder
Moderate: Child death and Death of parent
Minor: Sexual assault
deliak03's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
It was so hard to put down this book especially when I got to the last 8 or so chapters. The dark fantasy aspect of it was so intriguing and unlike anything else I’ve ever read.
Graphic: Violence and Body horror
Moderate: Murder, Suicide, and Vomit
Minor: Torture and Fire/Fire injury
There is a brief mention of suicide and murder throughout the book, and at times murder is described in detail. There is also body horror, so don’t read this if that is something that deeply disturbs you!florecita_lectora's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Gore, Body horror, Murder, Violence, Stalking, Sexual assault, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, and Death of parent
Moderate: Bullying, Grief, Child death, Drug use, and Suicide
Minor: Vomit