asiamd's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
4.75
I went into this book genuinely not know if I was going to enjoy or not because it’s not something that I would usually read but I’m happy that I moved out my comfort zone for this. The book is like a fever dream that deals with how religion and the supernatural can change people when it’s all they have to believe in, especially when living in an extremely unforgiving world. The changing povs in the book were actually really smooth and it was one of the best things about it. I’ve also been really lucky in reading books that I’ve felt the characters personalities and backstories were so well-done and well thought out and this book didn’t disappoint with that. For example, everything we learn about the world they live in and the people they’ve become is fed to us that is in pace with the story and I really enjoyed it! While saying all that it is kind of a heavy read due to the SA, violence, and cruelty that’s depicted but PLEASE give this book a chance I promise you’ll enjoy it!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Animal death, Grief, Kidnapping, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Rape, Religious bigotry, Sexual content, Suicide, Trafficking, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Cannibalism, Child abuse, Death of parent, Gun violence, Murder, Pandemic/Epidemic, and Violence
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