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A review by cactuspunk
The Spirit Bares Its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
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? Yes
5.0
AJ White has my entire being trapped within his work. I adored this book just as much as White's previous novel Hell Followed With Us. Every moment had me captivated with its vivid details and horrifying imagery that hooked my heart and stole my breath. Every character felt multi-faceted with deep-seeded emotions and motivations leading to constant adoration or utter hatred depending on the character. Overall, I love this book and could easily rant for hours about how much I adore it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Deadnaming, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Injury/Injury detail, Dysphoria, Gore, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Transphobia, Murder, Pedophilia, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Violence, Ableism, Domestic abuse, Medical content, Medical trauma, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, Abortion, Blood, and Sexual content