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hannahrachel05's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Gore, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Homophobia
archaicrobin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
If you want an emotional read, with LQBTQ characters, tons of heartache, and gorey imagery, this one is a must be prepared! I heard this one was messed up but I had no idea….. going into this one with little info is best!
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Body horror, Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Homophobia, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Outing, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
rebb003's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Homophobia, and Murder
Minor: Alcoholism and Child death
brokenspine's review against another edition
Todd was bullied in school and as often happens became a bully. There is child abuse, domestic violence, a lot of homophobia, and it just became exhausting. There is some gore. Unnecessarily so, but nothing I couldn’t handle. And Todd’s unraveling reminds me of Edgar Allan Poe’s The Tale Tale Heart, but not as engaging.
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Death, Gore, Homophobia, and Murder
Moderate: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Excrement
Minor: Blood
atothesecond's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Gore, and Blood
Moderate: Homophobia
kookyyoshiro's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, and Homophobia
theskyboi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
At the core of this story is the battle between different truths, all with different weights and levels of veracity. Habib’s writing challenges you as a reader to evaluate where you stand, to ask yourself how objective you really can be when navigating life as a human being.
For those who can handle shock and suspense rather well, this book reads like the intersection of the films Parasite and Saltburn, melding the horrors of humanity with the lingering doubts about sweet nothings and what-ifs that seem to define queer youth for those of us from certain generations.
If you’re looking for a book that honors your complexity and intellect as a reader, then please rush to check this one out! The author pulls no punches, making sure to keep you on edge. You’ll never know what lingers in the darkest corners of your memory until you dig deeper and deeper and deeper...
Graphic: Biphobia, Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Murder, Outing, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Excrement, Alcohol, and Classism
jackiedreadsbooks's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Homophobia and Murder
chrisxmaverick's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Gore and Murder
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Sexual content
melliedm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Gore, Homophobia, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Outing, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Addiction, Drug abuse, and Sexual content