Reviews tagging 'Body horror'

Shark Heart: A Love Story by Emily Habeck

28 reviews

prestonpre's review against another edition

dark emotional sad medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Terminal illness, Grief, Animal death, Chronic illness, Death of parent, and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Blood and Confinement

Minor: Body horror

orizenda's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

I really liked the first 2 sections of this book (my favorite was Angela). Having grown up with a father who had a cancerous brain tumor that completely changed his personality and made him very angry all the time, I personally read Lewis’s mutation in this kind of light. Be prepared for heartbreak with this book.

I do feel that Habeck has room to grow with her prose. The format of the book is pretty interesting and I appreciate that. Some of the things Lewis says to Wren are exceedingly beautiful imo. Maybe the simplicity throughout is quite purposeful and just not my taste.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Terminal illness, Body horror, and Violence

kelseyr713's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad fast-paced

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

5.0

This is one of the most beautiful, fascinating, and lyrical novels I've ever read. Highly recommended.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Grief, and Terminal illness

Moderate: Suicide attempt, Violence, Death of parent, Gore, Pregnancy, Animal death, Domestic abuse, and Blood

Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Abortion

queenkath32's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Grief, Physical abuse, Body horror, and Adult/minor relationship

mtripz9's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Animal death, and Suicidal thoughts

amanda_mh's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This was by far the weirdest book I have ever read. While also being incredibly emotional and thought provoking. But strange very strange and I devoured this book 🦈 ♥️ 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical trauma, Body horror, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Pregnancy, and Terminal illness

booksbeyondthebinary's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Grief, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Pregnancy and Medical content

Minor: Terminal illness, Body horror, Animal death, and Suicidal thoughts

gondorgirl's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body horror, Death of parent, Grief, and Medical content

Minor: Terminal illness, Suicidal thoughts, Injury/Injury detail, Adult/minor relationship, and Pregnancy