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The September House by Carissa Orlando

3 reviews

jennxreviews's review against another edition

dark emotional fast-paced

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

5.0

I didn't know if this was supposed to be horrific or hilarious, it turned out to be a roller coaster. When you think you know what's going on something will happen that will knock you down. 
Triggers for domestic abuse, alcoholism, child abuse. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexism, Torture, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Dementia, Kidnapping, Grief, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

01melon's review

dark funny lighthearted sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

 I give Carissa Orlando's "The September House" a perfect five stars since it was an amazing book to read. I was astounded by how masterfully written it was and how much the haunted home horror subgenre was developed. Though they were all fantastic, Margaret, our main character, was my favourite. Her understated sense of humour made me laugh out loud multiple times as she handled every circumstance in this eerie mansion. I particularly appreciated reading the history of why this mansion is the way it is, since it helps to fill in the spaces. Everything made perfect sense and seemed very real. The story is incredible.It made me think of the horror movie "The Conjuring." 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Blood, and Murder

Moderate: Alcoholism, Body horror, Domestic abuse, and Violence

Minor: Drug use, Sexism, and Death of parent

poppyseedromance's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious sad 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: Animal death, Child death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Vomit, and Death of parent

Moderate: Child abuse and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

Minor: Sexism and Suicide