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arialien's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Child abuse
Moderate: Alcohol, Cannibalism, Gun violence, Rape, Emotional abuse, Murder, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Blood, Death, Domestic abuse, Grief, Misogyny, Trafficking, Violence, Gore, Bullying, Sexism, and Body horror
thet0meraider's review against another edition
I just wasn't in the mood for this.
Also, the whole drunkard/bad-gal/goth-girl kind of character wasn't really my thing - I felt like it was a bit forced and a cliché?
I didn't care for the characters and couldn't really empathise with them.
Also, the whole drunkard/bad-gal/goth-girl kind of character wasn't really my thing - I felt like it was a bit forced and a cliché?
I didn't care for the characters and couldn't really empathise with them.
dizziedarsanga's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
bdetwiler's review against another edition
I liked the premise but the story dragged on and I wasn’t a fan of the characters or invested in the plot
Content Warnings
Minor: Rape and Drug use
mrshood's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
4.0
A thrilling, brilliantly creative and fun book about books…well, mainly about the people that eat them. Sometimes with ketchup. And some eat brains instead. This novel is as captivating as it is thoughtful, exploring the nature of love, family, and freedom. What an adventure!
aio's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.0
stabilesero's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- 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
I love me a gothic book. Add books and spooky elements? You're on to an absolute winner.
Devon and Cai are a whirl-wind. I love their love-hate, mother-son relationship and their internal battles. It's such a cool concept and the world-building just lent itself into this absolutely incredibly dark, twisted atmosphere that just blew me away.
Only deducting 0.25 off I feel like there will be another book in the future to carry on the story, but I don't know if I want it.
Devon and Cai are a whirl-wind. I love their love-hate, mother-son relationship and their internal battles. It's such a cool concept and the world-building just lent itself into this absolutely incredibly dark, twisted atmosphere that just blew me away.
Only deducting 0.25 off I feel like there will be another book in the future to carry on the story, but I don't know if I want it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Domestic abuse
bigmads's review against another edition
5.0
I don't know how to categorize this book -- literary gothic horror? It combines disparate flavors masterfully, with just the right amount of tawdry thriller thrown into the mix to make it accessible to a mass audience. It's like a master chef making an "elevated" pineapple pizza. This is one I'll be coming back to again.
Honestly spectacular, genuine and fresh. A seven-course meal of a novel that served up everything I wanted and more. I'm sated.
Honestly spectacular, genuine and fresh. A seven-course meal of a novel that served up everything I wanted and more. I'm sated.