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Diavola
by Jennifer Marie Thorne
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
“Could you back the fuck off for two seconds? I am monologuing!”
Beautiful. Haunting. Raw.
This book was a masterpiece, pure art in its finest form, and I started this at the same time as a hot spell swept the UK which felt both fitting and slightly terrifying at the same time.
I was transported to Italy, visiting all these beautiful places but always returning to the dreaded Villa Taccola, just like the Pace’s. And despite by immediate distaste for some of them, I kept wanting them to leave the villa, money and belongings be damned!
The writing was just incredible and the atmosphere fluctuated between family holiday to pure malice so excellently. When I picked this up I knew I’d enjoy it, but never to the extent that I did.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Gore, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Stalking, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Gaslighting, Alcohol
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Car accident