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A review by ripxw
Near the Bone by Christina Henry
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Gore, Kidnapping, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Death of parent, Gaslighting, Miscarriage, and Rape
The rape scenes occur a few times in the first part of the book but they’re not graphic at all, but it’s obvious that’s it’s not consensual