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dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Won this in a story graph giveaway.
I overall liked it but the parts with Sasha and Tommy felt a bit queer-baity to me. I didn't really understand why Monti loved Sasha but all the characters are flawed in their own ways and the exploration of their flaws are a main theme of the book. I wouldn't say they were likeable, but they were human.
I think the author has a lot of promise for any future works but maybe more care could be taken with LGBTQ+ identities and stuff.
I overall liked it but the parts with Sasha and Tommy felt a bit queer-baity to me. I didn't really understand why Monti loved Sasha but all the characters are flawed in their own ways and the exploration of their flaws are a main theme of the book. I wouldn't say they were likeable, but they were human.
I think the author has a lot of promise for any future works but maybe more care could be taken with LGBTQ+ identities and stuff.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Gore
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Incest, Death of parent, Religious bigotry, Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, Gun violence, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Drug abuse, Self harm, Miscarriage, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Addiction, Racism, Racial slurs, Abandonment, Stalking, Kidnapping, Hate crime, Fire/Fire injury, Classism, Homophobia, Drug use, and Child abuse
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