Reviews tagging 'Body horror'

Master of Poisons by Andrea Hairston

3 reviews

boba_n_books's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This was a fantasy like no other I’ve ever read. I had a hard time getting into it since you’re thrown into the world without much explanation. But, when I got to the end, I was so invested in Awa and Djola’s stories! Their sacrifices and willingness to do anything for their world was beautiful. 

The writing was so unique, too. Some chapters were even written from the POV of animals and trees! It wasn’t my favorite book ever, but it certainly was fascinating. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Torture, Body horror, Violence, and Abandonment

Minor: Sexual content

lanid's review against another edition

adventurous challenging mysterious

• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

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Content Warnings

Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Religious bigotry, Sexual violence, Physical abuse, Blood, Child abuse, Body horror, Violence, Animal death, Death, Gore, and Confinement

multiplyoctopi's review against another edition

adventurous emotional reflective tense medium-paced

• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence, Torture, Sexual violence, Religious bigotry, Grief, Drug abuse, Death, Body horror, Blood, and Slavery