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The Spirit Bares Its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White

670 reviews

dark medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

MIND THE TRIGGER WARNINGS 
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. 

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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: N/A

 
I had to sit with this book a bit before writing my review.

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.

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Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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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

A must read for every autistic trans person.
And the 3 pages of doomed yuri are better than the romance subplots of most books.

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Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

the ending wasnt bad but left too much up to the imagination for me. i was a little confused. the entire rest of the book was absolutely phenomenal

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Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes

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dark sad tense 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: Complicated

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