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The Spirit Bares Its Teeth
by Andrew Joseph White
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
An incredible, uncomfortable, fantastical work of historical fiction. Truly captures the horror of having a female body in a timeless way. My stomach turned, my heart raced, and I struggled putting it down. The MCs autism and possible OCD added a lot to the story. Once again I am in awe of White's ability to write for teens, not down to teens. Exemplary YA horror.
Please check the CWs lol
Please check the CWs lol
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Child death, Deadnaming, Death, Gore, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Medical content, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, Dysphoria
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Cannibalism, Lesbophobia, Abandonment