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aellwy's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book is a beautifully written macabre retelling of the The Goblin Market. The relationship between Marie and Sadie is darkly enmeshed. They ruined the lives of others for their love.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Toxic friendship, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Suicide, Rape, Sexual content, Self harm, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Animal cruelty
lindseyhall44's review
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
When we lost our heads is a story of love, obsession, desire, and class, as Marie Antoine and Sadie Arnet’s passionate relationship changes the fate of 19th century Montreal.
For fans of feminine rage novels with strong characters, I would highly highly recommend When We Lost Our Heads
For fans of feminine rage novels with strong characters, I would highly highly recommend When We Lost Our Heads
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Fire/Fire injury, Death, Death of parent, Forced institutionalization, Classism, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Abortion, Abandonment, Rape, Suicide, Grief, Violence, and Self harm
Moderate: Bullying
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