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fanboyriot's review
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Read For:
Dark Magic
Small Town
Prep-School
Eerie Atmosphere
Dark Academia Vibes
Think Ace of Spades (by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé) meets a Supernatural episode.
This book was a great queer horror/thriller. The vengeful gods, creepy monster slaying, and a setting that was written really well, drawing the horror with the eerie atmosphere and learning the lore of the small town only made it all the more horrific; also had a sweet romance with new friends to lovers vibes.
Douglas was an entertaining main character even if I didn’t like some of the decisions he made at some points at the end. The beginning took me a minute to get into but the middle of this book was so good! The ending was good but also a bit bittersweet.
Thanks to NetGalley and the author/publisher for this e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
(First Person POV)
Spice: n/a (just kissing)
Rep: Gay MC, POC MC
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Death, Murder, Racism, and Homophobia
Moderate: Gaslighting, Classism, Cursing, Mental illness, Blood, Religious bigotry, and Gore
Minor: Suicide and Sexual assault
trippyotter's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A dark fantasy horror set in a sleepy town with a tragic history.
I read the summary, and I knew what I was about to read, but I didn't expect this...
Though the story takes place at the academy, it really has nothing to do with the school itself, but those that happen to be there and how they're manipulating those around them for their own purpose.
And that plot twist was a pleasant surprise and added another layer to the story, and it's horrific past.
I read the summary, and I knew what I was about to read, but I didn't expect this...
Though the story takes place at the academy, it really has nothing to do with the school itself, but those that happen to be there and how they're manipulating those around them for their own purpose.
And that plot twist was a pleasant surprise and added another layer to the story, and it's horrific past.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Homophobia, and Suicide
Minor: Sexual assault
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