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zias's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Graphic: Suicide, Body horror, and Vomit
Moderate: Death
jiangslore's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Sexual content
meganpbell's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Death, Body horror, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Ableism, Vomit, Sexual content, and Suicide attempt
thesawyerbean's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
This was more an experience than a book - you were drip-fed the tiniest morsels of information, learning as much as the protagonist Sasha did at each moment, never being explicitly explained the concepts and yet finding yourself enthralled and cognisant within them later on. You grasp and plead for meaning concurrently with Sasha, and unfurl another dimension of complexity yearning to be discovered.
This book was brimming with magic, dark fantasy, science, philosophy and metaphysical themes. I do not think I am intellectual enough to actually fully understand this novel, but it was certainly a delight to try. In parts I was very confused and had to reread whole sections, but honestly it kind of added to the atmosphere. Fans of dark academia like me would appreciate this read.
There are words that are simply trash, refuse, they turn into nothing immediately after they are spoken. Others throw shadows, hideous and pathetic, and sometimes gorgeous and powerful, capable of saving a dying soul.
Graphic: Child death, Blood, Death, Death of parent, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Cursing, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Suicide attempt, Alcohol, Forced institutionalization, and Injury/Injury detail
mandkips's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Body horror, and Vomit
Moderate: Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Death
Minor: Sexual content, Ableism, and Sexual assault
solouncapitulomas's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I am still not sure about the rating but wow, this book was an experience
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Body horror, and Vomit
Moderate: Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Death
Minor: Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Ableism
naomi_k's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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
Graphic: Body horror, Dysphoria, Emotional abuse, and Death
Moderate: Gaslighting, Vomit, Stalking, Forced institutionalization, Toxic relationship, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Bullying, Sexual content, Ableism, Alcohol, and Adult/minor relationship
fireside_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Moderate: Death, Vomit, and Sexual content
Minor: Abortion and Alcohol
catsy2022's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Minor: Alcohol, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Death, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent
genny's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
It's very difficult to explain the premise without spoiling the plot, but the gist of it is that language is the "magic system" in place. The fact that this deals so heavily with speech theory must have made this a beast to translate. I can't help but feel that this book was written for someone smarter than me, ha! I read some discussions about this after I finished, which helped solidify my interpretation of it (especially that vague ending). It's a book that begs to be discussed, really. It'll be sitting in a dark corner of my brain for quite some time. Now I need a light, fluffy read to decompress!
Graphic: Body horror, Suicide attempt, and Vomit
Moderate: Sexual violence
Minor: Ableism, Death, Drug use, Fatphobia, and Trafficking