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A review by bookish_and_cookish
Oddbody by Rose Keating
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This one was tough to get through. I’m typically alright with most types of body horror, however when there are aspects of r*pe and animal abuse, I can’t stomach it.
Rose Keating projected some of the most horrific depictions of body horror within Oddbody — a collection of stories that left an unsettlingly bitter taste in my mouth.
Content warnings are necessary for this one — but I am still thankful for the opportunity to try this one out. Thank you to Simon Books, Rose Keating, and Netgalley for the digital access before it hits shelves on July 1, 2025.
Rose Keating projected some of the most horrific depictions of body horror within Oddbody — a collection of stories that left an unsettlingly bitter taste in my mouth.
Content warnings are necessary for this one — but I am still thankful for the opportunity to try this one out. Thank you to Simon Books, Rose Keating, and Netgalley for the digital access before it hits shelves on July 1, 2025.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Gore, Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, Kidnapping