The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! đ
madscientistcat's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Violence, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Animal cruelty, and Death of parent
Moderate: Torture, Miscarriage, Alcohol, and Pregnancy
Minor: Religious bigotry and Child death
hailstorm3812's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Graphic: Rape, Abandonment, and Death of parent
Moderate: Sexism, Misogyny, Sexual harassment, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, and Child abuse
Minor: Alcoholism, Pregnancy, and Miscarriage
bookswithbethx's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Sexism, Child abuse, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, Violence, Torture, Miscarriage, Cannibalism, Sexual content, and Murder
sophs_mood_reading's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
After the forest takes the story of Hansel and Gretel and explores the story beyond the childrenâs escape. We meet the children two decades after the escape the clutches of the witch in the forest. But this isnât the happily ever after we all expected. Hans has gambled away the siblings money and Greta is avoided by many villagers for her strange ways âwhat child kills and old woman!âÂ
Greta finds herself turning to the book she stole from the old womanâs gingerbread house to try and save the family from ruin. But with suspicion already surrounding the siblings, a new stranger in town and people mysteriously being killed. Greta finds herself under more and more scrutiny as she uses more and more magic to try and save those around her.Â
This was a fantastic reimagining of such a classic tale, I loved how the author wove new magic and characters into the original story, making it her own.Â
Some parts of the story needed a bit more or seemed like a quick add on such as the Mira/Rob relationship but overall a beautifully well thought out book with mystery, magic and some big surprises that I did not guess at all.Â
Graphic: Death of parent, Violence, Death, and Abandonment
Moderate: Physical abuse, Miscarriage, Child death, and Self harm
Minor: Sexual content
melanie_reads_books's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
This book has some quite dark topics, so check the content warnings.
Thanks to the author, Netgalley and Harper Voyager for the opportunity to review this advanced eBook copy of After The Forest. Itâs much appreciated.Â
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Abandonment, Alcohol, Fire/Fire injury, Death of parent, Vomit, Body horror, Confinement, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Ableism, Religious bigotry, Violence, and Animal cruelty
Minor: Rape, Sexual harassment, Misogyny, Miscarriage, Child death, Pandemic/Epidemic, War, Gaslighting, and Torture