A review by toadfairy
The Spirit Bares Its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White

challenging dark mysterious 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? It's complicated

5.0

This balanced the dichotomy of queer rage and queer tenderness better than I could have ever hoped. Loved this book so much, what a masterpiece.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Gore, Misogyny, Transphobia, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Deadnaming, Death, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Dysphoria

Minor: Confinement, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Abortion