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The Majesties by Tiffany Tsao

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hellomei's review against another edition

informative mysterious tense medium-paced

4.75

bought this because i read tiffany tsao's essay "monsters made, not begotten" and thought it fucked supremely. the book did not disappoint - it took me a few pages to get into but once i was there i was there. it's written very. quietly... it's not a flashy book with dramatic scenes, but unsettling stuff happens quietly in the same way they would happen within the family the story is about ygm. all the family dynamics and grievances and secrets feel very true to life (because in a lot of ways it is - read her essay!!!!!!!!). i'm not sure how i feel about the ending, but i also don't know what i wanted and it wrapped things up nicely so ultimately i'm chill lol. it was very good :) i want to read more stories set in SEA that look into what's disturbing or complex about everyday things.

ipetrine's review against another edition

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4.0

That plot twist!!

bowenlacar's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

abrunnels's review against another edition

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fast-paced

3.5

laurenyawney's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.75

booklovinalicia's review against another edition

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1.0

Rarely, and I mean 4 times, in my life have I not finished a novel. This is one of those times. I just couldn't fathom wasting my time reading this. It is a family drama at best and not even a good, exciting, dark-secret family drama.

On the positive side, the cover is STUNNING!

You can check out my complete review of this and other books on my blog at www.booklovinalicia.blogspot.com

Thanks to Netgalley and Atria Books for allowing me an eARC to read and give my honest review.