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bluedilly's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- 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? It's complicated
2.5
Graphic: Murder, Rape, Death of parent, Blood, Cannibalism, Death, Dementia, Misogyny, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Cancer, Infidelity, Sexual content, Animal death, Eating disorder, Gore, Self harm, and Terminal illness
Minor: Car accident, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Child death, Colonisation, and Pregnancy
knit's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The art references really took me back to art school. Each one was perfectly curated for the themes of the book.
At times the descriptions of Lydia’s relationships with her mother and with food where difficult but overall they were relatable.
It’s interesting to read about a vampire who isn’t over powered. Lydia feels like a young woman who was way too sheltered growing up (think catholic school girl) and is just figuring out who she is and what she wants while also being non-human. It’s like seeing the vampire before they become wealthy, successful, and sexy.
At times the descriptions of Lydia’s relationships with her mother and with food where difficult but overall they were relatable.
It’s interesting to read about a vampire who isn’t over powered. Lydia feels like a young woman who was way too sheltered growing up (think catholic school girl) and is just figuring out who she is and what she wants while also being non-human. It’s like seeing the vampire before they become wealthy, successful, and sexy.
Graphic: Blood, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Misogyny, Sexual harassment, Animal death, Colonisation, Death of parent, Racism, and Dementia
Minor: Car accident, Cancer, Infidelity, Racism, and Rape
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