solypoly'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Blood, and Animal death
Moderate: Genocide, Gore, Violence, Grief, Misogyny, Murder, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Religious bigotry, Racial slurs, and Vomit
braveprincess11's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Animal cruelty, Torture, Blood, and Animal death
dayinn's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Torture, Death, Sexism, Religious bigotry, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Blood, and Gore
jillaay_h's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Torture, Gore, Murder, Misogyny, Colonisation, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Body horror, and Religious bigotry
sylexlibris'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
5.0
Graphic: Confinement, Torture, and Gore
remuslibrary'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
3.25
Graphic: Gore, Murder, Religious bigotry, Sexism, Torture, Violence, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Animal death, Blood, Grief, and Misogyny
verycuteasparagus'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? No
4.5
I found some parts odd and a little confusing or unecessary. I thought that the snake was the same entity as the other demon thing that captures Samson in the mask at the end (sorry I forgot his name cuz I returned the book to the library). I spent a lot of the book confused by the role of Forest & friends, and had a hard time understanding the pawpaw tree mythology plot line. What kept me reading was wanting to know how Abitha and Wallace's conflict was resolved. It was interesting that Brom humanized Samson in a way that showed you how complex he is, and made you feel sympathetic toward him. One part that was really exciting to me was when Abitha first uses her broom, and shares how sensual it was. I was actually hoping a sexual relationship would develop between Abitha and Samson it some point. It would've been magical!
I was sad to see that the Puritans broke Abitha's spirit with their cruelty, and I wish she had gotten to live in between both worlds, rather than simply crossing over to the "dark" side. This was an exciting read, and it was my first time reading anything by Brom. I will be seeking out more of his books.
Graphic: Murder and Torture
kelleykamanda's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Torture, Sexism, Religious bigotry, Physical abuse, Misogyny, Grief, Death of parent, Stalking, Death, Blood, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, Body horror, Violence, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Animal death, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Animal cruelty, Colonisation, and Gore
Minor: Racism
cvab'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
Graphic: Gore, Blood, Misogyny, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Death and Torture
Minor: Animal cruelty and Animal death
kaseythefairy'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
Graphic: Blood, Death, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Domestic abuse, Gore, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Physical abuse, Religious bigotry, Self harm, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Torture, Violence, Gun violence, Misogyny, and Injury/Injury detail