A review by albernikolauras
Goddess of Filth by V. Castro

dark funny tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Goddess of Filth follows a group of friends nearing high school graduation who jokingly host a seance that ends with a surprise. Castro deals with themes like coming of age, sexuality, parental expectations, and religion in a very literal way. It's all tied into the horrors of being a teenage girl, and it hit those beats well.

The story was a bit brief and I felt like the build up was a little uneven. The writing was perfect both through the seductive and the gross parts - perfect for this sort of story. The Goddess of Filth was an interesting character as well. I wanted a lot more of the friendship interactions between the whole group. The ending of the book was exactly what it needed to be. When I finished, I felt satisfied, but I don't think this book will stick with me for very long.
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