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A review by bohboh
Juniper & Thorn by Ava Reid
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-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? Yes
4.0
Reid handles the delicate topics of abuse and anorexia with careful respect and grace when telling this chilling gothic horror. She capitalizes well on romance and fantasy themes to draw interesting and distinct characters. I could not put this down once I started.
Graphic: Sexual content, Eating disorder, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Alcohol, Vomit, Misogyny, Colonisation, Cursing, Xenophobia, Body shaming, Death, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
Minor: Rape and Pedophilia