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A review by haylee_reads
Juniper & Thorn by Ava Reid
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Oh goodness, this book was a wild ride. I think Reid wrote such a grotesque gothic horror with such beautiful prose. This is a retelling of The Juniper Tree, which I have not read before. This book is horrifying at times, but I could tell there was clear intention behind every single sentence. The story was harrowing and it had me on the edge of my seat. I really enjoyed the audiobook. I thought the setting was incredibly atmospheric and had so many layers. It’s hard for me to put my thoughts into words right now.
Graphic: Gore, Body horror, Sexual assault, Vomit, Child abuse, Cannibalism, Antisemitism, Gaslighting, Suicidal thoughts, Incest, Xenophobia, Physical abuse, Pedophilia, Animal death, Death, Eating disorder, and Emotional abuse