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Graphic: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Child death, Deadnaming, Death, Gore, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Medical content, Medical trauma, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, Dysphoria, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Classism
Graphic: Gore, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Transphobia
Moderate: Pedophilia, Pregnancy
Moderate: Ableism, Body horror, Bullying, Deadnaming, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Transphobia, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Dysphoria
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Torture, Pregnancy
Daphne was by far my favourite, and I wish we got to see much more of her in the book.
The sanitorium/school was pretty scary for the most part.
I can't decide if I want a second book or not.
Graphic: Ableism, Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Deadnaming, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Transphobia, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Medical content, Medical trauma, Abortion, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, Dysphoria, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Body shaming, Rape, Self harm, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Trafficking, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia
Minor: Pedophilia, Suicidal thoughts, Cannibalism, Suicide attempt
The gore was very well done, so well done, in fact, I have questions for Andrew... hahaha.
Also, Daphne and Silas use such beautiful language for each other. I was giggling every time they met.
All in all, I think I will remember this book for a long while.
Graphic: Ableism, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Homophobia, Sexism, Torture, Transphobia, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Medical trauma, Abortion, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment
Moderate: Bullying, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Biphobia, Classism
Graphic: Ableism, Child abuse, Deadnaming, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexism, Torture, Transphobia, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Medical trauma, Abortion, Murder, Gaslighting, Dysphoria, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal death, Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, Self harm, Sexual assault, Pregnancy
Minor: Homophobia, Miscarriage, Excrement, Vomit, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Lesbophobia, War
oh my god
A dark read I generally would not agree falling into YA, really more New Adult or just adult with a teen protagonist, similar to Library of the Dead.
Some very relatable and authentic representation of autistic and trans characters that was at times heartwarming and other times soul crushing.
The ending wrapped up ridiculously quick, which lost it a star.
Graphic: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Body horror, Confinement, Deadnaming, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Transphobia, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Medical trauma, Abortion, Murder, Pregnancy, Dysphoria, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault
Minor: Miscarriage, Cannibalism
This is truly one of the most impactful YA books I have read in my entire life. Despite it's fictional writing, this book draws upon historical events. Knowing this, the contents in the book were even more emotionally bounding.
This book explores the institutionalization of minorities including BIPOC & Queer people but also women. It also explores forms of resistance against oppressive systems, these topics are essential to the book and were incorporated in a phenomenal way.
The historical incorporations alongside the horror sends chills down your back and hits to your deepest core.
Sillas is an incredible protagonist. His courage and bravery is truly like no other. He is a character that draws you in and changes your entire life. Sillas alongside the cast of characters dig their nails in your brain creating a much more thrilling experience.
By the end of the book, I had to sit and stare at a blank wall because I simply couldn't believe what I had read. Truly one of the best YA horror books.
I read this via audio and the narrator did an amazing job at depicting the story and Silla's voice. In all honesty, I recommend everyone read this audio to truly get a vivid picture of Sillas and his story.
I do recommend to look at trigger warnings, this book deals with some serious topics that can be triggering to folks.
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Confinement, Deadnaming, Gore, Homophobia, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Transphobia, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Abortion, Murder, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail
Graphic: Ableism, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Abortion
Moderate: Pregnancy