nodoze's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
yakyuu_yarou's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Of course, I got blood on the .
This book was technically a review copy provided to me by the author, but I've also bought it anyway, so there's ... that.
Does TWDAG make sense without the other two books that precede it? No. Not at all. And that's a good thing, 'cause TWDAG is a necessary and delightful third part of the Pagham-on-Sea books. The body horror is as exquisite as ever, the characters are as messy, broken, and lovable as ever (just ... keep in mind that not everyone will love the same characters, and sometimes you just love to hate 'em).
Honestly, as excited as I've been for this book for years now, I initially really wasn't sure how I'd feel about a book centred around Wes of all people - partly because he's one of those I love to hate (and hate to love) but also because I wasn't quite sure how that might be possible without making it a deeply unpleasant experience.
Well, Rosens managed. It isn't pleasant being in Wes's head, not at all, but that's the point - and that doesn't mean it isn't fun or enjoyable. I had a great time! I'd even say I love him more than I hate him now, and that is a fucking accomplishment.
(And, as ever: Ricky. Ricky, my love, my son, my perfect messy lad, fictional light of my life. Him and Fairwood and their non-romantic love for each other warm my little aro heart.)
There are a lot of details I could go into, but that would spoil the point. So: go. Read this book if you want to go a little bit feral. Just a hint of apeshittery, as a treat.
Spoiler
memorial sceneThis book was technically a review copy provided to me by the author, but I've also bought it anyway, so there's ... that.
Does TWDAG make sense without the other two books that precede it? No. Not at all. And that's a good thing, 'cause TWDAG is a necessary and delightful third part of the Pagham-on-Sea books. The body horror is as exquisite as ever, the characters are as messy, broken, and lovable as ever (just ... keep in mind that not everyone will love the same characters, and sometimes you just love to hate 'em).
Honestly, as excited as I've been for this book for years now, I initially really wasn't sure how I'd feel about a book centred around Wes of all people - partly because he's one of those I love to hate (and hate to love) but also because I wasn't quite sure how that might be possible without making it a deeply unpleasant experience.
Well, Rosens managed. It isn't pleasant being in Wes's head, not at all, but that's the point - and that doesn't mean it isn't fun or enjoyable. I had a great time! I'd even say I love him more than I hate him now, and that is a fucking accomplishment.
(And, as ever: Ricky. Ricky, my love, my son, my perfect messy lad, fictional light of my life. Him and Fairwood and their non-romantic love for each other warm my little aro heart.)
There are a lot of details I could go into, but that would spoil the point. So: go. Read this book if you want to go a little bit feral. Just a hint of apeshittery, as a treat.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Drug abuse, Eating disorder, Gore, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, Injury/Injury detail, Cannibalism, Death, Drug use, Grief, Violence, Alcohol, Addiction, Blood, and Body horror
drakaina16's review
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
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
5.0
Thank you to the author for providing a review copy.
I just can't get enough of the Pagham-On-Sea books! The third installment sees the return of Ricky, Katy, Wes, and Carrie, hopeful that they'll be able to prevent the end of the world. I just love these characters. Part of me wishes they were real, and most of me is really, really glad they aren't. But we could still hang out. I'm definitely hoping that this isn't the last book!
I just can't get enough of the Pagham-On-Sea books! The third installment sees the return of Ricky, Katy, Wes, and Carrie, hopeful that they'll be able to prevent the end of the world. I just love these characters. Part of me wishes they were real, and most of me is really, really glad they aren't. But we could still hang out. I'm definitely hoping that this isn't the last book!
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