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A review by gwenynenbrenin
The Spirit Bares Its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I will say this is not for the faint of heart, due to what goes on. PLEASE heed these TWs.
This story is genuinely incredible. I love how Andrew Joseph White writes, it's gut-punching and amazing. A harsh look at how society used to be and what did happen, paranormal aspects aside.
I genuinely love how, in his stories, there is always a focus on how supportive people around the MC can be, to offset the horrid transphobia they have to face. There is always a focus on the positive; yes, transphobia is obviously present, but the MC is not constantly hindered by it, and is able to push through her. The small twists every so often always caught me off guard, never failed to keep me hooked.
I also love that, in the end, there is always a happy ending. I bloody love the ending to this, it is SO satisfying to me, and so heartwarming too. Silas and Daphne deserve the absolute world. 11/10, wish I could read for the first time again.
This story is genuinely incredible. I love how Andrew Joseph White writes, it's gut-punching and amazing. A harsh look at how society used to be and what did happen, paranormal aspects aside.
I genuinely love how, in his stories, there is always a focus on how supportive people around the MC can be, to offset the horrid transphobia they have to face. There is always a focus on the positive; yes, transphobia is obviously present, but the MC is not constantly hindered by it, and is able to push through her. The small twists every so often always caught me off guard, never failed to keep me hooked.
I also love that, in the end, there is always a happy ending. I bloody love the ending to this, it is SO satisfying to me, and so heartwarming too. Silas and Daphne deserve the absolute world. 11/10, wish I could read for the first time again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia, Torture, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Sexism, Abortion, Blood, Death, Medical content, Deadnaming, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, Misogyny, Dysphoria, Forced institutionalization, and Gore
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Gaslighting, Pregnancy, Pedophilia, and Murder
Minor: Miscarriage