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Such Sharp Teeth by Rachel Harrison

58 reviews

apoppyinthewind's review against another edition

dark emotional funny mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

When I first heard the synopsis for this book, it gave me 'Ginger Snaps' vibes and how could it not? Two sisters, one of them dealing with the aftermath of violent animal attack and strange bodily changes? There are differences, of course. These sisters are adults, there is far less suicidal idealization, and happily no dogs were harmed in this story. Like Ginger Snaps, it does delve into the theme of bodily changes compared to a werewolf transformation except in this case the comparison is to pregnancy instead of menstruation.  

Twin sisters Scarlett & Rory are both dealing with their bodies changing. With Scarlett, it's the later months of pregnancy. For Rory, it's in the aftermath of her mysterious attack bringing on strange cravings, a change in smell, and some horrific body horror elements. Not to mention a fuck ton of trauma. It's not just the werewolf wounds Rory has to deal with, being back in her hometown also brings past familial & sexual abuse trauma.

Yet, despite the heavy topics and body horror, the author also brings in elements of humor and even a little romance that gels well with the story and gives a nice respite at times. I already have plans to pick more of their work because I enjoyed this so much and I foresee myself re-reading this again in the future.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Car accident, Alcohol, Animal death, Blood, and Vomit

Moderate: Abandonment, Mental illness, Toxic friendship, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Gaslighting

talonsontypewriters's review against another edition

funny mysterious reflective fast-paced

• 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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Animal death, Blood, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, and Body horror

Moderate: Confinement, Sexual assault, Alcohol, Car accident, Abandonment, Pedophilia, Self harm, Child abuse, Pregnancy, and Vomit

Minor: Fire/Fire injury, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Drug use, Death of parent, and Sexual content

CSA briefly depicted in a flashback, but stays mostly discussed. Nongraphic birth scene. Vaping/smoking.

meganpbell's review against another edition

emotional funny mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

After having read Cackle last October and Such Sharp Teeth this one, I think Rachel Harrison is my new Halloween tradition—if I can wait a whole year to read her newest one! I really dig her unique, grisly, quirky, emotionally real, razor sharp yet heartwarming stories. Her spin on werewolves has so much to say about the physical transformations women experience, trauma and revenge and recovery, being disbelieved, mothers and sisters, and more.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Body horror, and Gore

Moderate: Car accident, Pedophilia, Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, Violence, Sexual assault, and Pregnancy

Minor: Death of parent, Animal death, Alcohol, and Infidelity

coffeebean216's review against another edition

dark funny medium-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Vomit, and Blood

Moderate: Sexual assault, Car accident, Pedophilia, and Pregnancy

kookykoi's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Vomit, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Sexual assault, Child abuse, Violence, Gore, and Body horror

callant's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

• 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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Violence, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, and Gore

oldladysadie's review against another edition

I’m just not in the right headspace to navigate an allegory about

rape/sexual assault

. A brilliant concept, but a strong trigger for me.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence

alreads13's review against another edition

funny reflective tense fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Vomit, Pregnancy, Animal death, Body horror, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Alcohol

Minor: Toxic friendship, Death of parent, and Child abuse

maxella's review against another edition

Didn't feel invested in the characters and too much gory for my taste.
However, I did enjoy the atmosphere of the book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, and Body horror

Moderate: Car accident and Violence

ctara2123's review against another edition

dark funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Vomit, Body horror, and Violence

Moderate: Sexual harassment