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Katabasis
by R.F. Kuang
adventurous
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
R.F. Kuang does it again. Incredibly rich worldbuilding, poignant exploration of race, gender, and privilege in elite institutions like universities. Nightmare fuel creatures and most importantly
LOVE that Peter is Alice's Eurydice but she actually got him backkkkk was the ending maybe a little bit convenient yes but it works overall and I am so happy
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual violence