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A review by savvy999
Juniper & Thorn by Ava Reid
challenging
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
With grotesque, lush imagery and a twist that sends stones to the bottom of your stomach, Juniper and Thorn manages to grip the reader tightly and pull them into the depths, compiling a cornucopia of trauma but with a powerfully executed and emotional ending. Not for the faint of heart. Please read the content warnings.
Graphic: Cannibalism, Death of parent, Gore, Child abuse, Xenophobia, Vomit, Eating disorder, Antisemitism, Body shaming, Incest, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Torture, Violence, and Pedophilia