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The Spirit Bares Its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White
4.75
dark emotional tense 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: Complicated
“We are the same species. We're all human. It's not that people cannot understand me; it's simply that most of them don't want to”

For fans of:
  • Queer and autistic representation 
  • Historical horror
  • Medical horror 

Once again, Andrew Joseph White has delivered a story that is as deeply resonant as it is chilling. This story crawled into my chest and took root there, from the first to final page. 

There is always a bittersweet beauty in seeing myself within masterfully portrayed autistic representation, whilst also witnessing the horrors of history and its treatment of the neurodiverse, queer, and ‘other’. 

This tale is moving, heavy, unnerving, and beautiful - with Andrew Joseph Whites signature raw body and medical horror throughout. A ferocious and blood-soaked story that is not for the faint of heart, intermingled with a beautiful queer love story. A promise that no matter how dark and dire, you can find people who understand see you for who you are.

If you are interested in picking this one up, highly recommend checking the trigger warnings. As mentioned so eloquently in the author letter at the beginning, “this book is not a necessary procedure, you don’t have to endure it” and there are themes and topics that could be deeply upsetting to some readers. 
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