A review by librarianloading
The Society for Soulless Girls by Laura Steven

dark mysterious reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

I really wanted to love this book. I love sapphic romance, I love classic retellings... I really thought it would be right up my alley.  The underlying themes of generational rage in women and taking back power were enough to keep me reading until the end. The
throat rubies felt very weird and unnecessary
but the rest of the supernatural elements were engaging. I almost DNFed at the vivid description of
Alice killing Salem
. I was not prepared for on-page animal cruelty. Overall, I think this would be a good read for its intended audience; however, as an adult reading YA, it fell short for me. 
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