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What We Devour by Linsey Miller

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lanid's review

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challenging dark

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

3.75

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canderson's review

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challenging dark tense medium-paced

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

3.0

I’m still confused as to what the Noble and Vile are and what the difference between them is… the world building was a bit lacking and I felt like there were inconsistencies and contradictions to plot throughout. Overall, concept was interesting and the last quarter of the book held my interest.

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anniereads221's review

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challenging dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced

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

5.0

One of my absolute faves of the year

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epsyphus's review

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challenging dark emotional medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.0

I struggled a little bit with the way she went about worldbuilding and, I think as a result, with connecting to the characters, but I really liked the magic system. It was a very intriguing concept, plus, the title really piqued my interest and only made me think more about it as I was reading. I think I'll enjoy this more on the reread when I don't feel so stuck in the worldbuilding.

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anapthine's review

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adventurous dark emotional slow-paced

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

2.0

Concept was great, I just think it could have been written a bit better. I felt that events just appeared out of nowhere and with no explanation or build up. I was confused what was happening most of the time. However, the inclusion of non-binary and queer characters woven into the storyline was great.

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obscurepages's review

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challenging dark mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

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

4.0

Okay, so. I just finished this book and???? That was not the ending I expected! I don't know how I feel about it 😭 I like it? But at the same time, it just feels harrowing and melancholic, and yet hopeful at the same time??? I don't think I can process much of my feelings and thoughts right now.

So what did I like about the book? I absolutely love the magic system and the world-building. I'm a sucker for scifi/fantasy books with intricate world-building, so it's not a surprise that I loved the world and the magic here in What We Devour. I also liked the eeriness of it. I liked the writing style, which was both poetic and dark. I liked the characters, especially Lorena's character arc. It's not perfect or righteous, but instead we see someone change and do things, not just for their family and friends but for other people. I also absolutely loved the asexual rep in this book! The word wasn't mentioned here at all, but the way Lorena thought about it, explained it, and how people always judge and misunderstand her felt raw to me.

My only issues with the book? I guess wanted more action? I wanted more of that dangerous/high stakes feel? But that's just my personal preference for this story. This was still very much entertaining and the plot twists did not disappoint me.

Overall, this was a good read. A perfect choice this spooky season!

E-arc from NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review. This, of course, did not affect my overall opinion of the book.

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vagabondophelia's review

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced

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

3.75

Very much a mood book for me. Dark, gritty, bloody fantasy world. I found the narrator to be extremely interesting and very much outside a typical POV you would get. I did find it slow and sometimes tedious and definitely would have to push through certain segments. That being said: great asexual and nonbinary representation!

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