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Rory’s twin sister is pregnant and asks Rory to come home for 6 months. One night out Rory runs into an old friend. On her way home she hits something. While investigating she is attacked by what she thinks is a bear, but later believes it was a werewolf. She begins to transform. Who bit her, why did her sister kick out her husband, Will family issues be resolved, so many layers.

ellie_klemm's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

jkpiowa's review against another edition

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Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

sdsmith80's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

<strong>Body horror and romance! What a combo!</strong>

My hold for this book came up at a perfect time, right before Valentine's Day. I don't often like romance in my horror, but Rachel Harrison's books do make me feel warm and fuzzy, while dishing out the terror.

One thing I really loved about this book is the comparison between Rory transforming, and her twin's pregnancy, Scarlett's own transformation into a mother. The talk about what it means when your life changes drastically and your future isn't what you dreamed it would be, really hit home for me. Not just as a mom, but as a person with disabilities that came on later in life, and with kids with disabilities as well. You have to learn to let your expectations go, and I loved the way this book led the characters through their own journeys with letting go.

Overall, this was a fun, quick read. Plenty of body horror, but enough cozy romance for those days bundled up on the couch.

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jlamb0718's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

radradish's review against another edition

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4.0

If I was lactose intolerant I wouldn’t be able to handle this much cheese, but I’m not, soooo…. Gimme that shit.

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