A review by bookishwondergoth
Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh

adventurous dark hopeful reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Not quite 5 stars but sooooooo close. This book was an absolute ride and I adored every moment. There was a bit of a lull in the middle and I got whiplash a few times with all the changes, but ultimately this was a fantastic examination of cult mentality, facism, radicalisation and deconstruction of dangerously right-wing views. Absolutely brilliant. Will be reading more of Emily Tesh's books for sure.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Homophobia, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Transphobia, Forced institutionalization, Xenophobia, Grief, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and War

Moderate: Gun violence, Pedophilia, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Blood