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A review by mariakureads
How to Be Eaten by Maria Adelmann
dark
mysterious
tense
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
Oooh this was such a good read!
I knew from the blurb, that I was going to get re-imagenings but I got so much more than that.
Adelmann gave me not just re-imagines, but well written characters, diverse in looks and tone, modern world building that has it's own personality and such an interesting story that intersects and weaves — letting each character have her moment and say her side of the story before the surprise of a reveal that I never could have seen coming.
It's been hours and I'm still surprised by the last chapter and I love when a book gives me that feeling. Can't wait to see what else Adelmann writes in the future.
I knew from the blurb, that I was going to get re-imagenings but I got so much more than that.
Adelmann gave me not just re-imagines, but well written characters, diverse in looks and tone, modern world building that has it's own personality and such an interesting story that intersects and weaves — letting each character have her moment and say her side of the story before the surprise of a reveal that I never could have seen coming.
It's been hours and I'm still surprised by the last chapter and I love when a book gives me that feeling. Can't wait to see what else Adelmann writes in the future.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Confinement, Domestic abuse, and Fatphobia