Review by xcameronfx - The Spirit Bares Its Teeth

xcameronfx 's review for:

The Spirit Bares Its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White

5.0

emotional 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: Yes

I absolutely loved this book - thank you to Lexi aka newlynova for the recommendation!! I already can't wait for the sequel, and I pretty much never read books other than standalone novels. Such good trans, queer, and autistic representation, and covered a really wide range of important topics that I think YA novels tend to shy away from. This definitely didn't read like a stereotypical YA fantasy/fiction; it treated the reader with respect and didn't try and "dumb down" the difficult themes or language for a younger audience. White's style of writing is clear yet descriptive: I felt like I could see Braxton's and the spirit veil, as well as each of the characters.

Daphne and Silas's relationship is so wonderful and wholesome, and the relief that Silas felt at finding someone like him was so palpable it almost made me tear up.

I would highly recommend this book to (both adult and YA) fans of horror, historical fiction, and even fantasy!

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