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A review by meg_k_white
When I Die by Asher Dark
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I read this as a palette cleanser between les dark books because my brain was itching for something macabre and messed up beyond reason.
This. Was. It.
I devoured it in one sitting and was absolutely riveted the whole time. The character development was fascinating and the gore was delivered in such a nonchalant way through Jamie's point of view that isn't seen in a lot of books.
This is not for the faint of heart, but for anyone looking for a quick splatterpunk read, check this out.
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Incest, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail