A review by myamo_santiago
The Spirit Bares Its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-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? It's complicated

5.0

The spirit bares it’s teeth is a book I found on a whim when I was at the bookstore. I went into the book not knowing what to expect at each turn and falling in love with the diverse characters who fought to survive in a world that was against them. The spirit bares it’s teeth is deeply grotesque, haunting and a realistic reflection on medical history towards  those who were considered different due to their gender identity and sexual orientation  as well as ableism. The book is laced with fighting darkness when there is no hope, and left me a different person than I was when I started it.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Transphobia, Body horror, Death, Torture, Adult/minor relationship, Dysphoria, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Emotional abuse, Gore, Child abuse, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Animal death, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Child death, Deadnaming, Suicide attempt, Animal cruelty, Gaslighting, Abortion, Medical trauma, Pedophilia, and Blood