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emelynreads's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
Creepy and unsettling tales that give me AHS vibes. Not too graphic or gory, but more atmospheric and chilling. A good read for fall/Halloween time.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cannibalism, Murder, and Child abuse
Minor: Blood, Toxic friendship, and Murder
imrereads's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.0
Each chapter in this collection is it's own little story, but they're all connected. Sometimes very clearly, other times the connection is more vague. The setting are three neighbouring villages on the Ukraine-Romania-border, which is the final refuge for the last of the mythical creatures of Eastern Europe. This is dark, atmospheric and deeply chilling. At times, also unsettlingly graphic in its horror. Each chapter stars with a photo (or, sometimes, a piece of art), and it made it all the more eerie for me. Highly recommended!
sunnysbooks's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Police brutality, Murder, Child death, and Genocide
Moderate: Pedophilia
Minor: Pedophilia, Rape, Animal death, and Sexual assault
thanksfrthemoomeries's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
anjaja's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This was very hard for me to follow and grasp, as it is not told as a linear story. Nonetheless I really enjoy reading it, even if it confused and scared me .
instahgrump's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
mgreer56's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- 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
4.25
delekelll's review against another edition
4.0
I liked it. I wish I knew what the little sprout was. It creeped me out at some parts but just the right amount. Queer horror is definitely my genre, and I'm not sure who recommended this one to me but they were right.