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abicaro17's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Ok this is good! This is my second favorite in the series so far! Amy Starr is an undercover cop infiltrating a crime ring in a dystopian world. This novella is chalk full of character, gore, surprises, and world building. Muir packs a punch in less than 60 pages. Although it falls a little short character development wise and leaves a little confusion about the world/environment (when/where/how etc.) the content we are given is creative and engaging. Definitely a solid 60 page read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Classism, and Pandemic/Epidemic
bladelikesbooks's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
‘Undercover’ is an adult fantasy short story about an undercover detective infiltrating a gang. The story has a bit of a horror vibe with creatures known as ghouls, undead humans that are cannibals.
I really loved this plot, this was SO GOOD, definitely my favourite in the series so far and I think it’d be hard to top. I loved the characters, especially Lucille and Starr. Loved that it was sapphic as well! Also, the narration was soo good and the reveal at the end.. chefs kiss, I did not predict that! This was really fun.
Rep - Sapphic (the Widower; Starr; Lucille)
TWs/CWs - Alcohol; Blood; Body Horror; Cussing; Death; Euthanasia; Gangs; Gore; Gun Violence; Imprisonment; Infection; Murder; Snake; Violence
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Gun violence and Alcohol
nicnevin's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
If there's one thing I expect in Tamsyn's writing, it's queer characters and the undead.
It's a little gem with a twist ending.
It's a little gem with a twist ending.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Cannibalism, Murder, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism