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mothbiome's review
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
A fast paced read that is rich in detail. I usually read slower paced books but I felt like the characters were well established despite the short length, and the plot line was gritty and unpredictable. I love horror books about the woods, and I read this book in two days- hard to put down!
I did find some of the character flashbacks and backstory descriptions to be repetitive, and they broke focus on an otherwise very gripping narrative. Still very good!
I did find some of the character flashbacks and backstory descriptions to be repetitive, and they broke focus on an otherwise very gripping narrative. Still very good!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, and Body horror
Moderate: Miscarriage
Minor: Car accident
passacaglia's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Car accident, Miscarriage, Fire/Fire injury, and Animal death
rachelunabridged's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
[ Huge thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for this ARC! ]
~ 3.5 stars rounded to 3 stars ~
This was an absolutely wild ride! There were some great moments that literally gave me goosebumps, and the end was devastating in the best way. I requested this read because of the vibe I got from the cover and the description, and honestly, it completely delivered. There were many terrifying scenes, and the sense of dread was just immaculate. I was also pleased that, even though I had some ideas about where the story was going, it still blew me away at parts. Definitely recommend this one to fans of folk horror.
All of that said, I did have some issues with the writing, mostly involving the characters. I wasn't a fan of the POV changes throughout the story. I felt like the author was really bad about telling instead of showing so there were a lot of repetitive passages telling us the thoughts, opinions, and ailments of the characters. I think that aspect could've been been handled better. However, this is a debut novel so I'm more willing to forgive this, especially because the plot itself was so much fun. I know I'll be keeping my eye out for the author's next release!
~ 3.5 stars rounded to 3 stars ~
This was an absolutely wild ride! There were some great moments that literally gave me goosebumps, and the end was devastating in the best way. I requested this read because of the vibe I got from the cover and the description, and honestly, it completely delivered. There were many terrifying scenes, and the sense of dread was just immaculate. I was also pleased that, even though I had some ideas about where the story was going, it still blew me away at parts. Definitely recommend this one to fans of folk horror.
All of that said, I did have some issues with the writing, mostly involving the characters. I wasn't a fan of the POV changes throughout the story. I felt like the author was really bad about telling instead of showing so there were a lot of repetitive passages telling us the thoughts, opinions, and ailments of the characters. I think that aspect could've been been handled better. However, this is a debut novel so I'm more willing to forgive this, especially because the plot itself was so much fun. I know I'll be keeping my eye out for the author's next release!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Animal death, Blood, Death of parent, and Grief
Moderate: Miscarriage and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Colonisation and Car accident
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