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jourdanicus 's review for:
Diavola
by Jennifer Marie Thorne
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Everything-I-love horror! Family issues, meta (and sassy) acknowledgement of the haunting, a kickass if somewhat unlikeable Final Girl.
Thorne's writing is propulsive, highly readable, and doesn't try too hard. Her aggravatingly believable characters have just the right amount of depth. The short chapters and not-too-long overall length of the book lended to the readability. Just Goldilocks horror for me.
The cover was probably scarier than the story itself, though... I had to turn my Kindle over at night 😂
Thorne's writing is propulsive, highly readable, and doesn't try too hard. Her aggravatingly believable characters have just the right amount of depth. The short chapters and not-too-long overall length of the book lended to the readability. Just Goldilocks horror for me.
The cover was probably scarier than the story itself, though... I had to turn my Kindle over at night 😂
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Car accident, Alcohol
Moderate: Gore, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Murder