Reviews

Lycanthropy and Other Chronic Illnesses by Kristen O'Neal

keighme95's review against another edition

5.0

This was the book I never knew I needed. I bought it over a year ago, but could never muster up the courage to read it until recently. As someone managing chronic pain, unsure of where it came from or why, I felt so deeply so many of the things discussed, the quotes by the characters. I’ve been mad at God, just like they have. I’ve let myself get dark, I’ve been told it was in my head, I’ve fought for doctor recognition. Things all of the characters in the chat group have been through. I won’t say there weren’t parts that were triggering, but they were in a way that I needed to experience. To read about relatable characters and listen to their insights. This book was very well written and served the purpose of being not only an entertaining read, but also an inspiring one. I am very happy I finally found the courage to start it.

docwald's review against another edition

emotional funny 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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body horror

partly_stars's review against another edition

3.75

The beggining was sloww, i would cut some of the onlune conversations in kenght but i gotta say its probably the most realistic portayal of the way tumblr and discied ppl chat lmao
I liked the discusions on chronic ilnesses, the portrayal of that fes realistic. I like how horryfying the werewol  transformation itself was, especially the teeth
Also Priya's family feels very bemivable and a bit i overbearing but also loving

plangentia's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-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

4.25

uchihas's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful medium-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? It's complicated

3.5

chronicallyhanreads's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

5.0

kaeliwolf's review against another edition

4.0

I loved the Tumblr and Discord chat style of most of the dialogue in this book. And the characters! Infinitely human.

anpu325's review against another edition

4.0

It's hard to nail the experience of chronic illness or the dynamic of tumblr friendships, but this book manages to be pitch-perfect on both counts. Love the relationship between the characters too.

izzys_internet_bookshelf's review against another edition

4.0

4/5

I need more Lycanthrope books. I haven’t read any in the romance category because Twilight but this book was amazing. It touched on chronic illnesses (hence the title) as well as throwing in paranormal elements and one of my favorite characters to get thrown into a book, Spencer. The humor was right up my alley. The only reason why I gave it 4 and not five was because I found it slow in the beginning and the book wasn’t very fast paced, until I reached the middle of the book. Loved how they chat via tumblr.

jaynemae's review against another edition

Didn't flow for me. Don't know if it would have been better if I was reading it with my eyes instead of listening to it, but I just couldn't get into it.