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A review by fanboyriot
The Forest Demands Its Due by Kosoko Jackson
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Read For:
Dark Magic
Small Town
Prep-School
Eerie Atmosphere
Dark Academia Vibes
Think Ace of Spades (by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé) meets a Supernatural episode.
This book was a great queer horror/thriller. The vengeful gods, creepy monster slaying, and a setting that was written really well, drawing the horror with the eerie atmosphere and learning the lore of the small town only made it all the more horrific; also had a sweet romance with new friends to lovers vibes.
Douglas was an entertaining main character even if I didn’t like some of the decisions he made at some points at the end. The beginning took me a minute to get into but the middle of this book was so good! The ending was good but also a bit bittersweet.
Thanks to NetGalley and the author/publisher for this e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
(First Person POV)
Spice: n/a (just kissing)
Rep: Gay MC, POC MC
Graphic: Death, Homophobia, Racism, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Cursing, Gore, Mental illness, Blood, Religious bigotry, Gaslighting, and Classism
Minor: Sexual assault and Suicide