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A review by thedragonqueen
The Spirit Bares Its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Thank you to Peachtree Teen and Netgalley for this e-arc!
Andrew Joseph White is an artist. This was my first book by this author and I am ready to go pick up their debut!
We follow Silas, a trans-boy stuck existing in 1800's England. They are born into a somewhat Secret Society of Mediums who can convene with those who have passed. Silas was born a woman and is raised with only their use as a "woman" in mind. But Silas knows they aren't a woman and they have no place as a wife. He is sent to a "finishing school" after a diagnosis of "Veil Sickness" and there is far more hidden than Silas ever assumed.
This book discusses hard topics such as misogyny, ableism, and transphobia. I rated this book 5 stars and can't wait to have a copy in my hands.
Andrew Joseph White is an artist. This was my first book by this author and I am ready to go pick up their debut!
We follow Silas, a trans-boy stuck existing in 1800's England. They are born into a somewhat Secret Society of Mediums who can convene with those who have passed. Silas was born a woman and is raised with only their use as a "woman" in mind. But Silas knows they aren't a woman and they have no place as a wife. He is sent to a "finishing school" after a diagnosis of "Veil Sickness" and there is far more hidden than Silas ever assumed.
This book discusses hard topics such as misogyny, ableism, and transphobia. I rated this book 5 stars and can't wait to have a copy in my hands.