mandaisreading's review against another edition
Feels unfair for me to give this a rating since I started this two years ago, stopped after a couple of months, and decide to pick it up and finish it a few days ago. Reminded me a lot of the book Wilder Girls that I read earlier this year though! Loved the LGBTQIA+ rep <3
lilacsoutofthedeadland_'s review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
alexabookish's review against another edition
5.0
this was fantastic. the writing was beautiful, the plot was so interesting and original. i do think it dragged a little at the end and could’ve been condensed slightly. but i still loved it and thought it was amazing. also i feel like this would be a good movie.
agxxo's review against another edition
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Vomit
Moderate: Murder and Car accident
dannycakez8808's review against another edition
4.0
This book was one heck of a roller coaster ride. It is such a mix of genres. I guess I would call it horror with some touches if magical realism. I loved the supernatural and mythological type of elements it had in it. It reminded me a bit of The Raven Boys. I liked that nkt everything was quiet as it seemed. The author did a fantastic job of layering the story and making the characters multi dimensional. I liked that Val had explored her sexuality and her preferences. There are some definite trigger warnings for sexual violence and violence in general.
jessareader's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- 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
3.0
riiiclark's review against another edition
3.0
Not the best book I’ve read, but I liked it enough to finish it. The plot was interesting even with the holes that seemed to pop up every once in a while. I will say that there is lgbtq+ representation and feminist touches throughout the book, so kudos for that. All in all the book is pretty decent.
islingtonflight's review against another edition
4.0
This is sort of unlike anything I've ever read. Love the horror in it cause it's very committed to and not shied away from art all. This is really dark but also brilliantly written and ultimately about finding inner power from oppressive regimes and the brutality/violence of bullshit patriarchy. Really enjoyed this and interested in reading more from this author.
krayzz's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5