Reviews tagging 'Blood'

When the Wolf Comes Home by Nat Cassidy

62 reviews

sarah331's review against another edition

5.0

dark emotional 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: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Blood, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder

whitneygood11's review against another edition

5.0

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

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This emotionally gripping and gory story delves deeply into the nature and impact of fear. A standout aspect is the inevitable bond between Jess and the child, as their connection blossoms amidst their traumatic journey. From beginning to end, the book offers an exhilarating ride. Nat Cassidy is an exceptional author who crafts high-quality horror stories rich in themes that resonate emotionally. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Gore, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment

takecoverbooks's review against another edition

4.25

adventurous dark 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

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Fast paced, brutal, and mind-bending, a great summer horror.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Body horror, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail

hunni_reads's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous dark emotional funny fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Gore, Blood, Death of parent, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Alcoholism, Confinement, Forced institutionalization, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Stalking

Minor: Child abuse, Medical content

k_rose95's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Blood, Stalking, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail

vinegardrinker's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous dark funny tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Blood, Death of parent, Abandonment

Moderate: Addiction

themis_biblos's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Is that possible? To live in this world and not scare yourself to death? To feel turbulence and not imagine the plane going down? To experience hope as a grown-up with the same clarity a child feels terror? How do you not call forth the things that will devour you and give them teeth? 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Alcoholism, Alcohol

Minor: Suicidal thoughts

pandaplantain's review against another edition

1.5

dark slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Gore, Violence, Blood

vrpayne01's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous challenging dark emotional tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Blood, Death of parent

Moderate: Kidnapping, Grief, Murder

wellreadsyd's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

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When The Wolf Comes Home absolutely wrecked me in the best way. This was a wild, anxiety-fueled thrill ride packed with body horror, gore, and  emotion. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time, constantly guessing where it was headed. 

The emotional depth caught me off guard. There were layers of fear, love, and daddy issues that rippled through every character. It was fast-paced, symbolic, and surprisingly heartfelt. I didn’t know I needed this book, but wow… I did. Also, do not skip the Afterword—Cassidy’s words there hit just as hard. My first read by him, but definitely not my last.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Murder, Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Cursing, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, Abandonment

Minor: Medical content