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charlottesreadingweb's review
dark
sad
fast-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? It's complicated
3.75
The horror of generational interpersonal violence and it's consequences. A reflection on how desperation for acceptance and love can manifest in horrible ways. This book definitely has some decent scares, especially the Interlude chapters. I'd say there are still a lot of loose ends having finished it, and the writing is nothing special. If you are ok with no definitive answers, this book is a good Halloween haunt. Tread extremely carefully given graphic descriptions of domestic violence/child abuse & neglect.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Abandonment, Alcoholism, Gun violence, Emotional abuse, Blood, Body horror, Addiction, and Adult/minor relationship
megandherbook's review
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Bullying, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Abandonment, Toxic friendship, Death, Alcoholism, and Addiction
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