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swagglebutt 's review for:
Fluids
by May Leitz
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
From the start of the book, I knew that both main characters were too flawed for me to root for them. Neither is a good, likeable person. And yet, every few chapters I did find myself rooting for at least one of them. That's good writing. I didn't exactly enjoy this book, it was so messed up and gross. But I read the whole thing anyway, which is a big testament to Leitz's writing. My enjoyment of the book was only a 2/5, but the writing is a solid 4/5, so I compromised at 3.75.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, Incest, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Death of parent, Murder
Moderate: Cursing, Drug use
Minor: Pandemic/Epidemic