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A review by pencilled_robin
Empty Smiles by Katherine Arden
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Fantastic, very well written! I adore Arden's prose and how vividly she sets the atmosphere for a story. (Non-specific spoiler) Felt the ending was a little rushed (part of me kept wondering if it was a fake-out) but overall I enjoyed it very much.
Graphic: Body horror
Moderate: Gaslighting