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A review by cm_evans
Waif by Samantha Kolesnik
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
--Vague possible spoilers--
Went into this book without any knowledge of the plot, and the emotional whiplash of everything that happens in this book is intense, I don't know if knowing a bit about it beforehand would make a difference tbqh. The main character is not necessarily likeable or unlikeable, though she's written interestingly, she is a victim in a lot of circumstances, but she herself is problematic in how she views the world and people in it. There's a miserable marriage due to what I think is obvious compulsory heterosexuality, medical/body horror, queer themes and characters, very vague discussion of niche kink-based sex work, discussion of sexual assault, murder, and a somewhat ambiguous ending. Overall, a quick and interesting read!
Went into this book without any knowledge of the plot, and the emotional whiplash of everything that happens in this book is intense, I don't know if knowing a bit about it beforehand would make a difference tbqh. The main character is not necessarily likeable or unlikeable, though she's written interestingly, she is a victim in a lot of circumstances, but she herself is problematic in how she views the world and people in it. There's a miserable marriage due to what I think is obvious compulsory heterosexuality, medical/body horror, queer themes and characters, very vague discussion of niche kink-based sex work, discussion of sexual assault, murder, and a somewhat ambiguous ending. Overall, a quick and interesting read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror and Medical trauma
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Stalking, and Violence
Minor: Sexual content