Reviews tagging 'Toxic friendship'

Direwood by Catherine Yu

2 reviews

booksthatburn's review against another edition

I don’t like the narrator nor the style.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Self harm and Toxic friendship

amobrien's review

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.75

Thank you Netgalley for providing a digital ARC.

Gothic 90s young adult horror perfect for the spooky season. This story follows Aja in the search for her older sister after she goes missing. Yu's storytelling is descriptive, lush, and incredibly original.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gore and Blood

Minor: Self harm, Injury/Injury detail, Confinement, Toxic friendship, and Body horror