A review by scoysciane
The Spirit Bares Its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White

dark emotional reflective tense 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? No

5.0

Chilling, visceral, and as an AFAB person, cathartic.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Body horror, Bullying, Child death, Deadnaming, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Homophobia, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Transphobia, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Medical trauma, Abortion, Murder, Pregnancy, Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail