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itsheyfay'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
4.5
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Death, Gore, Grief, Murder, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Toxic friendship, and Violence
Moderate: Alcohol, Body horror, Body shaming, Eating disorder, Injury/Injury detail, Racism, Sexual harassment, and Sexual assault
Minor: Biphobia, Lesbophobia, Bullying, and Infidelity
churichuu'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? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Gore, Toxic friendship, Murder, Death, Blood, Infidelity, Violence, Sexual harassment, and Body horror
ohhthehorrors'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
4.25
Graphic: Misogyny, Blood, Body horror, Death, Fatphobia, Murder, Toxic friendship, Body shaming, Violence, Gore, and Infidelity
Minor: Sexual content, Sexual assault, and Rape
benediction'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Murder, Toxic friendship, Death, Blood, Gore, and Violence
Moderate: Classism, Emotional abuse, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Alcohol, Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, and Infidelity
Minor: Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Lesbophobia, Homophobia, and Rape
ashleyjapan'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
4.0
Graphic: Cannibalism, Body shaming, Infidelity, Gore, Murder, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Violence
frantic_vampire's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Cannibalism, Death, Gore, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Violence
Moderate: Body horror, Bullying, Infidelity, Lesbophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Grief
cryptidkay's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
That being said, the art and story were fantastic. I love the idea of all female werewolf packs hunting in small towns!
The diverse cast and the variety of characters really fill in the average american high school.
It really was a fun read that I wish had more character development.
Graphic: Blood, Death, Murder, Sexual violence, Toxic friendship, and Violence
Moderate: Body horror, Body shaming, and Infidelity
Minor: Fatphobia, Gaslighting, and Homophobia
seawarrior's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The plot went off into directions I didn't see coming and ended with a darker twist than what I had expected from a young adult book. Becca's world is definitely grisly, she and her friends spend one night a month baiting themselves for predators, and tackling their cognitive dissonance when they consume someone they're not certain was deserving of a death sentence. Additionally, Becca is dealing with internalized shame from being sapphic and having been humiliatingly rejected in the past. Varied experiences of victimization, victimhood, vengeance and how to go on living with them are displayed throughout the narrative, with each girl having their own perspective on their bloodthirsty secret, which begin to splinter into disillusionment.
I really enjoyed the art for this book too, it was dynamic and full of expression, supplying additional meaning in some scenes where words weren't used. For the most part I felt the panels were paced well, giving the story almost a cinematic effect, though they were some instances where I couldn't follow what was meant to be happening on the page. Overall I would recommend this story to others who feel they can handle the subject matter. I was pleasantly surprised by its fresh depiction of werewolf lore and plot that continued to complicate itself.
Graphic: Alcohol, Blood, Cannibalism, Death, Gore, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Lesbophobia, Misogyny, Sexual harassment, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, and Violence
stormywolf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Read my full review at The Wolf's Den
Overall, this was a good story with interesting artwork, it just lacked the time and space to fully tackle all the points it raised. I'd still recommend it as a quick and interesting read, especially for those interested in werewolves, YA, vigilantism, or exploring societal issues, but it probably won't be all that memorable in the long run. So if you find the premise interesting and are looking for a bite-sized horror read, then give Squad a try.
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, Blood, Death, Murder, Sexual harassment, and Violence
Moderate: Bullying, Body shaming, Misogyny, Alcohol, Cannibalism, Cursing, and Infidelity
Minor: Lesbophobia and Rape