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maria_s's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Incest, Panic attacks/disorders, and Rape
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Animal death and Death of parent
the_one_krissy's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I'm an emotional rater, and this little re-imagining of the Donkeyskin fairytale was an instant 5-star read for me. Anything that hits me in the feels like this is 5 stars automatically, no questions asked, no explanations given.
As you should know if you're familiar with the fairytale, it deals with extremely heavy, traumatising and painful themes like rape and incest, but I think it handles those respectfully, and overall the book has an atmospheric, almost dreamlike quality to it. Still, for anyone easily triggered by depictions of sexual assault, this book may be too much, so I'd recommend proceeding with caution. Lissar goes through absolute hell in this book.
I loved the characters and the new spin to the old fable. I loved the overall feeling of this book. I loved, loved the dogs! And there's a prince who's kindhearted and hardworking and cares a whole lot more about keeping a litter of motherless puppies alive than he cares about appearances or playing court. My heart! Ossin may not be the handsomest heir to the throne out there, but is he EVER the loveliest!
McKinley's books tend to resonate well with me in general, and this one is by far my favourite.
As you should know if you're familiar with the fairytale, it deals with extremely heavy, traumatising and painful themes like rape and incest, but I think it handles those respectfully, and overall the book has an atmospheric, almost dreamlike quality to it. Still, for anyone easily triggered by depictions of sexual assault, this book may be too much, so I'd recommend proceeding with caution. Lissar goes through absolute hell in this book.
I loved the characters and the new spin to the old fable. I loved the overall feeling of this book. I loved, loved the dogs! And there's a prince who's kindhearted and hardworking and cares a whole lot more about keeping a litter of motherless puppies alive than he cares about appearances or playing court. My heart! Ossin may not be the handsomest heir to the throne out there, but is he EVER the loveliest!
McKinley's books tend to resonate well with me in general, and this one is by far my favourite.
Graphic: Incest, Rape, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Animal cruelty
maegensaysstuff's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
3.0
Graphic: Incest, Miscarriage, and Rape
Minor: Animal cruelty, Blood, and Grief
rini's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Incest, and Rape
Moderate: Death and Grief
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