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House of Hunger by Alexis Henderson

93 reviews

talonsontypewriters'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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Self harm, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, Cannibalism, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

Moderate: Addiction, Animal death, Chronic illness, Drug use, Sexual content, Torture, and Alcohol

Minor: Gun violence, Incest, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, and Death of parent

bcvogel90's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Chronic illness, Death, Blood, and Classism

Moderate: Drug use, Gore, Medical content, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

shannonvonpesach's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

Het verhaal is te vaag. Het is totaal niet duidelijk of het om vampieren gaat of edelen die koekoek zijn.

Het eind gevecht met het 'poppen' van de kaak en de arousel? Nee...

Ik ben dit gaan lezen vanwege de marketing over Elisabeth of Báthory, maar dit is slechts een inspiratie geweest voor het karakter en heeft er 0 mee te maken.

Ps: dit is een YA schrijfstyle dus geen adult boek.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Self harm, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Cannibalism, and Alcohol

Moderate: Child abuse, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment

bewareofmittens's review against another edition

dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Body horror, Chronic illness, Confinement, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Self harm, Blood, and Murder

hehkhatea's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense 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

3.5

You mean to tell me in a noble house run by Vampire Butch Lesbian Supreme where blood drinking is an everyday occurrence that there was not one single instance of menstrual blood being drunk/eaten? WACK.

Really liked this book overall. Wasn’t sure what I was getting into but once I realized Lisavet was based on Elizabeth Bathory the jig was up. I think if you were unfamiliar with her or other classic literature naming conventions the twists might be more shocking.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Body horror, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Cannibalism, and Murder

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, Slavery, Suicide attempt, Alcohol, and Classism

Minor: Animal death, Medical content, and Death of parent

lionfish_22's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm, Violence, Blood, Cannibalism, and Murder

Moderate: Sexual content

Minor: Drug use

that_guy_bo's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Many of the reviews I'd read about this book focused heavily on the sapphic elements, so as a gay man, I wasn't sure if this one was "for me." But, the blurb had intrigued me, so I thought I'd give it a shot.
 And I have to say, this was one of the most gripping books I've ever read!

 I've raved about it to anyone and everyone at every possible opportunity, because it really doesn't matter what your sexual orientation is, this is an entrancing book.

  The scenery is dripping with every possible luxury, which makes the slowly mounting horror of the story stand that much starker against the decadent backdrop.

Additionally, as a huge fan of vampires, while this isn't technically a vampire story, it has all the trappings of one, and it certainly has the atmosphere! So if you're a fan of vampires, you'll very likely love this book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Blood, Medical content, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Addiction, Body horror, Chronic illness, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Grief, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment

Minor: Chronic illness, Drug abuse, Drug use, Incest, Self harm, Terminal illness, Death of parent, and Classism

chiropterabitch's review against another edition

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? It's complicated

4.0

Very sexy and different take on vampires. for the first half of the book i wasn't even sure if the blood drinkers in this book could even technically qualify as vampires in the traditional sense. nevertheless the gothic atmosphere, mystery, and sensual sapphic romance in this book had me hooked. I loved Marion as a main character. She was cunning and strong and bold. Additionally, the diversity in this book is effortless and refreshing. **SPOILERS** at the end of the book when it is revealed what kind of monster Lisavet truly is, I loved the twist on the classic vampire tale. Having them be cold creatures that came out of the sea that feed on the warmth of blood was so creative and unlike anything i have ever encountered in vampire lore and stories. Absolutely loved this book and will be rereading in the near future. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Blood, and Gaslighting

mossmogs's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Vampires, but actually and definitely not. Sapphic fantasy, y’all. Never disappoints. 
(this is actually a bit more not-so-supernatural, but still hella mystical)

I loved the pacing, the descriptions, ESPECIALLY OF THE FOOOOD, the characters (yes even the shit ones) and it’s mainly just bc the author is a wonderful story teller and her writing is so easy to follow and become swept up in. This was much different than I thought it was going to be and I mean that in the best way. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, and Murder

Moderate: Drug use and Classism

debhawkins's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Drug use, and Blood

Moderate: Chronic illness, Death, Gore, and Murder

Minor: Sexual content