A review by shuvtterbug
Tender Is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica

dark tense fast-paced

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

3.5

The first section of this book was phenomenal though the second half was underwhelming and felt like a cheap way to finish up the book.

I hate that Jasmine’s pregnancy was such a main part of the plot though I’m not shocked as the death of his son was such a main catalyst for the behaviors of our M/C

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Violence, Murder, Adult/minor relationship, Trafficking, Sexual violence, Blood, Rape, Cannibalism, Child death, Pregnancy, Death of parent, Death, Gore, and Grief