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rosemaryslibrarian's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Animal death, Child abuse, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Blood, Kidnapping, Religious bigotry, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
kris_t97's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Animal death, Confinement, Gore, Infertility, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Torture, Blood, Religious bigotry, and Injury/Injury detail
There are a lot of graphic themes in this story, so I wouldn't recommend it if these themes are triggering. More of the main character's background is shown later on, but from the first page, there is a lot of dangerous and problematic behaviour experience by her.soaphest's review against another edition
3.75
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Gun violence
Minor: Drug use
cmdiaz004's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Body horror, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Sexism, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
cursivewolf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Animal death, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Kidnapping, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Death of parent
Minor: Mental illness, Rape, and Vomit
nonfictionfeminist's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Blood, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
Minor: Rape
archaicrobin's review against another edition
- 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
I loved Mattie as a character as well as the cryptozoologists she meets. You want them to survive! This was a great blend of creature feature and survival horror that I could not put down. Highly recommend reading Near the Bone for the perfect winter horror vibes!
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Infertility, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
magikmoonchild's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Rape, Toxic relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, and Gaslighting
outsmartyourshelf's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
This starts off quite slowly, but gradually builds to where a small group of people are fleeing for their lives from whatever is killing everything around it & leaving their corpses strung from trees. This part of the book is gripping, especially as Mattie starts to remember her life before William. Talking of William, never have I wanted a character to meet a sticky end as much as I wanted him to. I have rated this 3.5 stars as it wasn't quite as good as I had hoped, but it was a decent read.
Graphic: Physical abuse, Violence, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Animal death, Miscarriage, and Pedophilia
ryankaybee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Violence, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Drug use and Miscarriage