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reimrichter'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death, Homophobia, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Physical abuse, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Incest, Rape, and Drug abuse
larawade's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Incest, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Suicide
This book deals with the removal and telling of events that people wish to forget, the most painful ones, which means some of the most horrific things that people do to each other are mentioned, talked about and experienced by the characters.crswit16's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Emmett, after suffering from a seemingly mysterious mental break, is sent off to a local woman's shop to become a binder. As Emmett becomes more and more engrossed in his apprenticeship, he learns things are not always what they seem. He is told time and time again that he is not allowed the locked room where the books are stored, which naturally peaks his curiosity. As he begins to learn the secrets of binding, he also encounters Lucian, who he seems to have an unknown connection to.
I went in this book with zero expectations except the premise seemed fascinating. Which it was. The idea of binding and memory were so fascinating and new that it hooked me right away. I grew to love Emmett and Lucian's perspective made my heart hurt. However, this book was dark. There are moments where I didn't think it could get worse and then it did. This book is certainly not for everyone. The story itself was fascinating and many of the characters captured my heart, but some of the content was tough to read.
TW: rape, suicide, incest
Minor: Suicide, Rape, and Incest
alisylvi's review
- 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
3.75
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Suicide, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Rape, and Vomit
Minor: Incest, Child death, and Homophobia
helmituuli's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Death, Homophobia, Suicide, Sexual assault, and Vomit
Moderate: Child death, Incest, Murder, Rape, Sexual content, and Violence
Minor: Alcoholism and Forced institutionalization
tiredtank's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Suicide, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Alcoholism, and Animal death
Moderate: Homophobia and Incest
texassizedreads's review
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.25
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Child death, Death, Homophobia, Incest, Vomit, Suicide, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Rape