mcintyre 's review for:

The Spirit Bares Its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White

5.0

challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I’ve been left completely speechless. this book was everything I expected, yet it still managed to blow me away. I was so hooked on it right from the beginning, and it never disappointed me, EVER! I loved the representation in this, from the trans characters to the lesbian couple to the openly autistic protagonist. It all felt real and it painted everything in the positive light they deserve while not shying away from the hatred and prejudice that still exists against these communities. It is incredibly gory, but I think all of the medical gore enhances the horror and historical aspects of the novel. Spirits are also handled in a unique and interesting way; It feels familiar yet unknown, and it only made me love this book even more. You know what? Screw it, this book is getting 6 well-deserved stars. Truly astonishing!