A review by sdsmith80
Such Sharp Teeth by Rachel Harrison

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

<strong>Body horror and romance! What a combo!</strong>

My hold for this book came up at a perfect time, right before Valentine's Day. I don't often like romance in my horror, but Rachel Harrison's books do make me feel warm and fuzzy, while dishing out the terror. 

One thing I really loved about this book is the comparison between Rory transforming, and her twin's pregnancy, Scarlett's own transformation into a mother. The talk about what it means when your life changes drastically and your future isn't what you dreamed it would be, really hit home for me. Not just as a mom, but as a person with disabilities that came on later in life, and with kids with disabilities as well. You have to learn to let your expectations go, and I loved the way this book led the characters through their own journeys with letting go. 

Overall, this was a fun, quick read. Plenty of body horror, but enough cozy romance for those days bundled up on the couch.
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