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outerscout's review
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Self harm, Fire/Fire injury, Alcoholism, Gore, Suicide attempt, Child abuse, Death, Animal cruelty, Blood, Body horror, Violence, and Animal death
Moderate: Mass/school shootings, Grief, Pedophilia, Rape, Injury/Injury detail, Incest, and Vomit
readundancies's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
The slasher vibes were real, the trope subversion was immaculate and Jade was a fucking fantastic lead character with the Author Notes just validating that sentiment to me even more when I read them.
I immediately went and purchased a copy for my own collection and will be waiting in avid anticipation for the sequel.
This bloody delivered in every way I wanted it to and every way I didn’t know I needed it to.
Go read this.
Moderate: Body horror, Violence, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Self harm, Abandonment, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Animal death, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Emotional abuse, Animal cruelty, Stalking, Death, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Rape, Incest, and Sexual assault
robinsong's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Animal death, Suicide attempt, Cannibalism, Gore, Alcohol, Child abuse, Incest, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Murder, Self harm, Sexual assault, Violence, Animal cruelty, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Vomit, Blood, Body horror, Cursing, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Classism, Death, Pedophilia, and Suicidal thoughts
animalsmals's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gore, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, Violence, Domestic abuse, Suicide attempt, Blood, Child abuse, and Cursing
Moderate: Rape, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual violence, Vomit, Animal death, Child death, Drug use, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Animal cruelty, and Incest
beccam22's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Rape, Self harm, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Suicide, and Mental illness
Moderate: Murder, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Death, Body horror, Mass/school shootings, and Gore
christine_71's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Blood, Death, Drug abuse, Gore, Murder, and Violence
morganeua's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.5
I did appreciate the references to slashers and the way the actual narrative paralleled Jade's slasher knowledge (like, when she would write an essay about red herrings and then the actual narrative would show a scene that really WAS a red herring). I imagine if I was a slasher fan, then I would have really enjoyed this book. I also didn't realize this was a series when I started/finished reading, so maybe that would've changed my enjoyment of the book - but I doubt I will continue with the series
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Murder, and Gore
Minor: Racism
b_lownds127's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Animal death, Animal cruelty, Blood, Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Incest, Murder, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, and Violence
naturemamareads's review
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Incest, Murder, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Violence, and Vomit
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Cultural appropriation, and Cursing
mangofandango's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Ok, so...this is a literary horror novel that requires some dedication, *and* it's lots of fun, has so much heart and tenderness, and is also an absolute gore-fest, all at the same time. The writing is great, and so is the experience. I loved the main character and rooted so hard for her. It's an homage to movies and it would be a great one - gosh, I hope someone is working on that right now! This is a real contender for book of the year for me.
Graphic: Animal death, Animal cruelty, Alcoholism, Blood, Body horror, Child death, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Suicide attempt, Violence, and Vomit
Moderate: Child abuse and Rape