A review by rowan27
Near the Bone by Christina Henry

dark sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

0.5

I am so sorry for this review. I don't wanna hate on an author and their art but...

I hated this book. I disliked the way it was written, the repetitiveness of it, and the plot. I wish there was a redeeming factor, but I honestly can't think of one.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Miscarriage, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, and Kidnapping

Moderate: Addiction, Rape, Torture, and Religious bigotry