A review by kaadee
The Ritual by Shantel Tessier

dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.75

Ryat’s name is the only cool part of this book. Was I hooked? Yes. Was it good from an actual writing perspective? No. The world building is so ass, it’s laughable. That’s not why i read it though. 2 stars for okay-ish smut.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Death of parent, Drug use, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Rape, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Stalking, Toxic relationship, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Gore, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Kidnapping, Medical content, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, Sexual content, and Violence