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tayoreads's review
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I'm struggling to figure out how I feel about this one as it's unlike any book I've read before. There were some passages that were written beautifully. Reality shifted a lot in this book and the author did this flawlessly. Sandy's story was particularly sad, but I think was handled well. It didn't feel like I was reading trauma porn. However, her chapters are not for the faint of heart so please read the trigger warnings.
I struggled with Ginger's story because I didn't feel like i knew who she was or what the point of her character was. There was a lot of loose ends with her story, but maybe that was the point.
My biggest criticism, though, is that religion, specifically Christianity, should have played a bigger role in this book. I was kind of expecting more talk of that since the book is literally called "Jesus Saves".
Overall, 3/5. This story will definitely stick with me for awhile. I feel like I need to reset my brain lol.
I struggled with Ginger's story because I didn't feel like i knew who she was or what the point of her character was. There was a lot of loose ends with her story, but maybe that was the point.
My biggest criticism, though, is that religion, specifically Christianity, should have played a bigger role in this book. I was kind of expecting more talk of that since the book is literally called "Jesus Saves".
Overall, 3/5. This story will definitely stick with me for awhile. I feel like I need to reset my brain lol.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Death, Murder, Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Child death, Violence, Animal death, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Alcohol, Drug abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Body horror, Blood, Drug use, Grief, Physical abuse, Suicide attempt, Addiction, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicide
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