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A review by nataliaf4
The Familiars by Stacey Halls
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
5 stars! This book gripped me from cover to cover. I adored the characters and gothic setting and the main friendship in this is one of my favorite literary female/female friendships to date!
TW: descriptions of miscarriage and stillbirth, animal death, gaslighting, blood, and mentions of sexual abuse of a minor.
TW: descriptions of miscarriage and stillbirth, animal death, gaslighting, blood, and mentions of sexual abuse of a minor.
Graphic: Miscarriage, Murder, Blood, Animal death, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Gaslighting, Sexism, Misogyny, and Infertility
Minor: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, and Pedophilia