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kllyholt'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? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship
errie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Body horror, Confinement, Death, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Gore, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Vomit, and Cannibalism
aicarr's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Sexual assault
Moderate: Confinement and Cannibalism
rdmoreland0801'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
4.0
As she begins to fall in love with Sevas, Marlinchen begins to unravel her father’s secrets and lies. After 23 years trapped inside the house she was born in, she’s finally managed to escape his grasp. Together, Marlinchen and Sevas work to rid the world of Zmiy and discover who Marlinchen truly is.
This is a very dark tale with mentions of sexual assault, mutilation, eating disorders, and abuse. This story is a good representation of women being treated as property. The father is truly possessive and wants his daughters to remain “unspoiled” so that he may be the only one who could. No man wants a spoiled woman. It further promotes the idea that a woman’s value is tied to her “purity”.
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Gore, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Eating disorder and Alcohol
bookleafcrow'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Overall, “Juniper and Thorn” is as charming and alluring as it is repulsing. The characters are slightly weaker than those in Reid’s previous novel, lacking their rate of development, and the romance feels a little superficial until it very suddenly doesn’t, but the conclusion is so much stronger. It has a very satisfying ending that ties up all loose ends brilliantly. I would recommend this book to fans of Reid’s first book, fans of folklore/fairytale retellings, and gothic fantasy enjoyers; whilst I personally wouldn’t describe this book as horror for the most part, it definitely incorporates horrific elements.
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Body shaming, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Gore, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, and Gaslighting
anxiousnachos's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Confinement, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Gore, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Vomit, Antisemitism, Cannibalism, and Murder
lindseeclark's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Xenophobia, Blood, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
sasisaskia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Confinement, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Gore, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Blood, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual violence, Torture, and Violence
imcourtneymarie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I thought it was a soft read. A Romeo and Juliet love affair kind of tale, but Juniper & Thorn is so much more.
Graphic: Animal death, Child abuse, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Xenophobia, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Body shaming, Self harm, and Death of parent
Minor: Alcoholism, Blood, Murder, and Alcohol
kalehouse's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Sexism, Sexual content, Vomit, Antisemitism, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, and Classism