A review by mswarning
Extasia by Claire Legrand

dark mysterious medium-paced

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

3.25

Finding it hard to rate this book. I liked some of the elements of the story: post-apocalyptic, feminism, patriarchy, high control society, witchcraft, and ghosts. But they didn't really fit together well in terms of plot. And the F/F romance feels a bit superficial, kinda insta-lovey in a disappointing way. Ending is left open for a sequel, but I'm unsure if we'll get one.

Check out the trigger warnings, there's a lot in this book.. Very misogynistic society.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Body horror, Violence, Death, Murder, Sexism, Religious bigotry, Physical abuse, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Blood, Sexual assault, Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual violence, War, Death of parent, Animal death, Domestic abuse, Suicide, Torture, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Sexual content and Fire/Fire injury