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Don't Let the Forest In
by C.G. Drews
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Ah, queer longing and unfathomable horrors. What more could you ask for?
I grabbed this book for the queer characters and botanical motifs, but the horror is what locks this in as a favorite. I love the contrast between poised dark academia and chaotic wilds, especially when the lines blur. Don't Let the Forest In winds up slowly, then releases all that tension in a bloody, disorienting whirl. I'm still feeling a bit dizzy!
Don't Let the Forest In is gilded in the most beautiful and nauseating descriptive language. With the prose and the plot twists, this book deserves a re-read someday.
If you're like me and prefer YA horror that doesn't shy away from depravity...you won't be disappointed. What a stellar debut!
I'm grateful for the opportunity to read this ARC for free. I'm leaving this review of my own accord.
I grabbed this book for the queer characters and botanical motifs, but the horror is what locks this in as a favorite. I love the contrast between poised dark academia and chaotic wilds, especially when the lines blur. Don't Let the Forest In winds up slowly, then releases all that tension in a bloody, disorienting whirl. I'm still feeling a bit dizzy!
Don't Let the Forest In is gilded in the most beautiful and nauseating descriptive language. With the prose and the plot twists, this book deserves a re-read someday.
If you're like me and prefer YA horror that doesn't shy away from depravity...you won't be disappointed. What a stellar debut!
I'm grateful for the opportunity to read this ARC for free. I'm leaving this review of my own accord.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Death, Eating disorder, Gore, Violence, Blood, Grief, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child death, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Outing, Toxic friendship
Minor: Child abuse, Hate crime, Mental illness, Self harm, Death of parent, Gaslighting