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elliott_the_clementine's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Let me begin by saying that this book is not what I expected. I thought Monstersona would be kind of like a queer version of the dystopian-style young-adult fiction novels of my childhood; instead, I found an absolutely unhinged horror-romance-thriller that functions as a multilayered story showing the complexities of trauma, grief, and recovery. This book is perfect for fans of Jennifer’s Body (the most bisexual horror film of all time, and specifically mentioned in this book!), the television series Daybreak and The Last of Us, and literally any kind of horror-comedy media.
Also, there is an amazing dog! His name is Tigger and I love him.
Also, there is an amazing dog! His name is Tigger and I love him.
Graphic: Death, Car accident, Blood, Medical trauma, Violence, Medical content, Gaslighting, Child death, Domestic abuse, Grief, Murder, Body horror, Death of parent, Confinement, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Gun violence, Child abuse, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Self harm, Vomit, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Infertility, Fatphobia, and Sexual assault
Minor: Biphobia, Misogyny, and Sexism
starduststyx's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Took a bit to finish this because I didn't wanna take my hardcover to work and get it dirty but it was a solid book! I feel like the pacing was a bit wonky for me personally, but I enjoyed this messy, monster-filled, sapphic road trip!
Graphic: Sexual assault, Blood, Vomit, Child death, Body horror, and Violence
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Trafficking and Torture
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