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My Darling Dreadful Thing by Johanna van Veen
4.5
challenging dark mysterious reflective sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
I loved this book. I found it so easy to visualize the spirits and their creeping, insectoid, and yet endearing mannerisms. Equal parts bleak and gruesome and also beautiful and full of longing. A great gothic horror!
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