A review by arch_angl3
The Unworthy by Agustina Bazterrica

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

A lot of complicated feelings around this book. I think the gore got a bit repetitive, but part of me feels that was the point- to desensitize you to the horror happening. The ending left me emotionally gutted and raw in the best way though, and I really enjoyed it all around though. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Murder, Pregnancy

So many trigger warnings. It is a heavy book and does not pull punches.