Take a photo of a barcode or cover
jasminewright 's review for:
The Maidens
by Alex Michaelides
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
NO BECAUSE THIS WAS SO EFFING CRAZY. This year, I have been on a really big kick of contemporary retellings of Greek Mythology. I must say, I wasn't quite expecting the books to be this dark and twisted but I was totally into it. I don't normally re-read books, but I would read this again just to pick up on some things that I missed before. The twist was absolutely shocking. I mean, I was totally shook. The writing was great and entertaining from beginning to end. The short chapters are a favorite of mine. I will say, check the trigger warnings before reading this book because there are a lot of dark things that occur.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Blood, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment