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thebookishm's review against another edition
5.0
Holy moly was this book truly incredible. This book is the child of The Handmaids Tale and The Last of Us. I would not recommend if you do not like gore or body horror, because this book has more than its fair share (I don’t think this should be considered young adult lol). I’m so glad I finally read this book, it has easily taken one of my top spots.
daidria76's review against another edition
5.0
Andrew Joseph White is a genius. I adored these characters and their strength and love and … just all of it. A bloody, beautiful book.
Can’t wait to see what he writes next!
Can’t wait to see what he writes next!
mitchmp4's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Genocide, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Transphobia, Violence, Vomit, and Religious bigotry
colaptesauratus's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
meggydavey's review against another edition
5.0
Need to write a whole essay on this book, but I read it in two hours at work during lunch + prep with my jaw on the floor the entire time. What a masterpiece.
tyshaw001's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
tense
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
4.0
I really enjoyed the book. However, the ending was super rushed and it didn't have a happy ever after. It made me think, okay where's the epilogue, where's the next part. There are too many questions left unanswered.
theojayne's review against another edition
5.0
I rarely, if ever, give 5 stars to a book. However, this felt like all of my rage at the religious upbringing I was forced into, coming to fruition. Every moment of being in Benji’s shoes was agonizing and horrific, but felt like everything I never knew I needed.
Add to that a heavy dose of gore, horror, and found family, and you have a near perfect book.
Add to that a heavy dose of gore, horror, and found family, and you have a near perfect book.
mhouser14's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
derrtygopher_reads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
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
Queer as hell and absolutely terrific! 🏳️⚧️💙💜🌈💯