A review by perifairy
What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher

dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

Absolutely loved this book.  Easton is a really endearing main character and this is a delightfully creepy retelling of the Fall of the House of Usher.  I keep thinking about Madeline and the rabbits and I feel myself shiver.  I'm very excited for the sequel!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gore, Chronic illness, Body horror, and Death

Minor: Transphobia and War

Main character does not face transphobia on page, just alludes to experiencing it in the past. Book as a whole is very thoughtful on the characters own gender, and gender within the fictional culture