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alycass's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Sexism and Misogyny
Moderate: Sexual assault and Violence
klsreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Consider checking the cws/tws. The art in the book is super spooky and cool. I think it added a lot to the experience!
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Toxic relationship, Ableism, Blood, Murder, Police brutality, Grief, Gun violence, Sexual assault, Injury/Injury detail, Animal death, Body horror, Confinement, Fire/Fire injury, Animal cruelty, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexism, and Violence
Moderate: Death of parent, Child death, Sexual content, and Colonisation
Minor: Pandemic/Epidemic
cocopuff3438's review against another edition
3.75
Graphic: Torture, Physical abuse, and Sexual assault
solarel's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I’m conflicted a bit. While I enjoyed the main two characters, Abitha and Samson, I found the plot as a whole to be very… typical?
Samson’s story was by far the most interesting plot line. I enjoyed watching him struggle to find who he really is. Is he the monster or the savior? Abitha however, her story felt not just predictable but inevitable. The last third of the book is pure torture porn, and she did not grow as a character. She is merely an instrument of a vengeance arc.
I saw a lot of reviewers say this story was very white. And I think I see what they mean. I don’t know what the author’s religious background is, but this read as a very Christian framed story. People said this was a horror novel. I didn’t find it scary, only sad. People were the villain. Puritan culture was the villain. And yet it still felt like it was still validating their beliefs in the end with what was supposed to be the “horror”.
I don’t know if that makes sense, but “pagan” aspects were not rooted in lore beyond that of Christianity. I guess that’s what made it feel like more of a fantasy masquerade of a pagan story of blurred good and evil.
Stars for ambiance and entertainment only.
Graphic: Blood, Bullying, Confinement, Death, Abandonment, Suicide attempt, Torture, Xenophobia, Racism, Sexual content, Body horror, Colonisation, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Gore, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Misogyny, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Grief, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Religious bigotry, Sexual harassment, Violence, Ableism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Cultural appropriation, Domestic abuse, Excrement, Fire/Fire injury, and Gaslighting
laurenthompson6290's review against another edition
4.25
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Sexual violence, Animal death, Sexual harassment, Religious bigotry, and Sexual assault
tinyegg's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Torture, Gore, Misogyny, Religious bigotry, Violence, and Death
Moderate: Sexual assault
kingsteph's review against another edition
3.5
Graphic: Physical abuse, Religious bigotry, Torture, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Grief, Blood, Animal death, Sexual assault, and Colonisation
twistykris'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
5.0
"If it is a witch they want, then a witch they shall have."
This is a book that will stick with me for a long time. It had a bit of a slower start, but I ended up reading the entire last half in one sitting; putting it down proved difficult.
The atmosphere was just impeccable- dark, moody, mysterious. And the writing was just so beautiful and rich. I empathized with both Abitha and Samson, and the conversations between them were delightful and enlightening to read (especially Samson asking
If you're looking for a book that will make you sob and laugh and clap your hands under witnessing the power of violent, primal feminine rage- this is it. There are many dark, horrible moments that lead up to it, but the payback is indeed, a witch.
Honestly? Good for her.
Graphic: Death, Injury/Injury detail, Animal cruelty, Child death, Gore, Animal death, Misogyny, Death of parent, Torture, Sexism, Violence, Religious bigotry, Colonisation, and Gun violence
Moderate: Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, and Sexual content
toastrats's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Death, Animal death, Misogyny, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Xenophobia and Sexual assault
Minor: Colonisation, Gore, and Suicidal thoughts
liebstebunni'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
4.75
Graphic: Blood, Death, Physical abuse, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Gore, Misogyny, Religious bigotry, Torture, and Murder
Moderate: Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Sexual content, and Sexual assault
Minor: Cursing and Emotional abuse