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crybabybea's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I wanted a bit more out of pretty much every part of this. For the first time I actually felt like this book was too short to accomplish a really good payoff. For some reason it felt simultaneously way too slow during the beginning and then way too fast at the end. I was especially disappointed by the characters and how quickly the relationships move. Marion was a bit of a confusing character considering her backstory, and Lisavet was almost compelling but just fell a bit short for me. I did enjoy the relationships between Marion and the other girls but still felt like they were quite flat.
The plot itself is interesting and there is just enough mystery threaded through the story that it keeps your interest. I can't say that the twist itself was particularly surprising, but I still enjoyed the journey there and the resolution after.
There are a couple sapphic moments but the relationship is incredibly imbalanced power-wise and abusive, so don't expect a good time in the average sense of the word :)
The ending gave me Sucker Punch vibes which was cool.
Graphic: Addiction, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Gore, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Trafficking, Cannibalism, Medical trauma, Murder, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Confinement and Gaslighting
Minor: Incest
Do NOT read this if you have a fear of needles. Also the cat does not die.brysonsmommie84's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Confinement, Death, Mental illness, Self harm, Torture, Blood, Cannibalism, and Classism
Teeth… loss and detailed pulling of…larkspurlane's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Gore, Incest, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, Cannibalism, and Murder
talonsontypewriters's review
- 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
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
shannonvonpesach's review against another edition
- 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 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.
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
melitaylor's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Toxic relationship and Blood
Moderate: Drug abuse, Cannibalism, and Alcohol
Minor: Incest and Pedophilia
hehkhatea's review against another edition
- 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
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.
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
sydneysunray's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Addiction, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Death, Gore, Physical abuse, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Cannibalism, and Death of parent
lionfish_22's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Self harm, Violence, Blood, Cannibalism, and Murder
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Drug use
scifi_rat's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.5
Prose: 3.75★
Pace: 4★
Concept/Execution: 4★/3.75★
Characters: 3.5★
Worldbuilding: 3.75★
Ending: 3.5★
Graphic: Body horror and Blood
Moderate: Bullying, Chronic illness, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Animal death, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Pedophilia, Cannibalism, and Death of parent