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A review by vampandcoffee
The Woods All Black by Lee Mandelo
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Setting and plot were super cool and the reason why I purchased this book in the first place.
BUT: there are no goddamn trigger warnings anywhere, at least not in my copy. And they are desperately needed!
Also, tell me why the 30yo protagonist started a sexual (on page!) relationship with a freshly 18yo? WHY? What was the reason to not age up the love interest? (Can‘t be for shock effect cause the relationship is never questioned at all!!!) OH, and also: why did they then proceed to monsterfuck for a second time? For the love of God, add trigger warnings for that next time…
BUT: there are no goddamn trigger warnings anywhere, at least not in my copy. And they are desperately needed!
Also, tell me why the 30yo protagonist started a sexual (on page!) relationship with a freshly 18yo? WHY? What was the reason to not age up the love interest? (Can‘t be for shock effect cause the relationship is never questioned at all!!!) OH, and also: why did they then proceed to monsterfuck for a second time? For the love of God, add trigger warnings for that next time…
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Deadnaming, Domestic abuse, Gore, Hate crime, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Transphobia, Religious bigotry, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, and Dysphoria
Minor: Abortion