thewildflames's review
5.0
CW/TW: rape-culture, non consensual touching, sexual assault
If I could cry I would be. This was… it was pain and beauty, understanding and acceptance. This hurt my heart, for things I too, have suffered and it made me wonder; what would mine be? How much am I putting up with that I shouldn’t have too. Where are my lines? Or have I swallowed my own insects down too many times to realize them.
I’m having a lot of feelings. But, I feel seen none the less.
Edit: probably a spider… makes the most sense.
If I could cry I would be. This was… it was pain and beauty, understanding and acceptance. This hurt my heart, for things I too, have suffered and it made me wonder; what would mine be? How much am I putting up with that I shouldn’t have too. Where are my lines? Or have I swallowed my own insects down too many times to realize them.
I’m having a lot of feelings. But, I feel seen none the less.
Edit: probably a spider… makes the most sense.
raingerr's review
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
wow. this was so hard hitting and so well written.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Misogyny
Minor: Vomit
tiredfem's review
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.5
milou's review
4.0
such a hard read, but a much needed one for me rn.
https://www.tor.com/2020/04/29/anything-resembling-love-s-qiouyi-lu/
https://www.tor.com/2020/04/29/anything-resembling-love-s-qiouyi-lu/
lsmith36's review
5.0
This story was hard to read, but in a really validating kind of way. I think the imagery that the author chose is very powerful. I enjoyed this quite a bit.
sarah984's review
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was a rough read despite its short length. The story is about a young woman growing up and navigating a world where people extrude various creepy crawlies (centipedes, scorpions, moths) when touched in a way that makes them uncomfortable. A look at the ways women are expected to be "accommodating" in all circumstances, even painful or traumatic ones.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Misogyny, and Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol, Panic attacks/disorders, Body horror, Toxic relationship, and Vomit
Minor: Acephobia/Arophobia and Animal death
dranarcute's review
3.0
CW sexual violence. Very short piece on rape culture. Uncomfortable and sad.
tina94's review
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Sexual assault
Moderate: Bullying and Body shaming
Minor: Acephobia/Arophobia