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tenderbench's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder
Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, Dementia, and Sexual harassment
knit's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The art references really took me back to art school. Each one was perfectly curated for the themes of the book.
At times the descriptions of Lydia’s relationships with her mother and with food where difficult but overall they were relatable.
It’s interesting to read about a vampire who isn’t over powered. Lydia feels like a young woman who was way too sheltered growing up (think catholic school girl) and is just figuring out who she is and what she wants while also being non-human. It’s like seeing the vampire before they become wealthy, successful, and sexy.
At times the descriptions of Lydia’s relationships with her mother and with food where difficult but overall they were relatable.
It’s interesting to read about a vampire who isn’t over powered. Lydia feels like a young woman who was way too sheltered growing up (think catholic school girl) and is just figuring out who she is and what she wants while also being non-human. It’s like seeing the vampire before they become wealthy, successful, and sexy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Blood, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Animal death, Misogyny, Racism, Forced institutionalization, Dementia, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, and Colonisation
Minor: Cancer, Infidelity, Racism, Rape, and Car accident
lydiavsbooks's review against another edition
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Absolutely loved this one. Vampirism was such a brilliant analogy to explore themes of shame, self hatred and disordered eating in such a new and unique way. I love the concept and it was executed so well.
Our character, Lydia was such a real vulnerable character to follow, and as a fellow artsy person who doesn't really paint much anymore, I loved the look into the art world, and it actually encouraged me to start on another painting.
I read this in two days, I found it so engaging and addictive. That said, if you're going into this hoping it'll be a dark vampire horror, you will be disappointed. It definitely reads more like contemporary/literary, with some horror elements.
The only reason this isn't a 5 star for me is I don't think it quite made a personal lasting impact for me enough to be a 5 star.
Our character, Lydia was such a real vulnerable character to follow, and as a fellow artsy person who doesn't really paint much anymore, I loved the look into the art world, and it actually encouraged me to start on another painting.
I read this in two days, I found it so engaging and addictive. That said, if you're going into this hoping it'll be a dark vampire horror, you will be disappointed. It definitely reads more like contemporary/literary, with some horror elements.
The only reason this isn't a 5 star for me is I don't think it quite made a personal lasting impact for me enough to be a 5 star.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, and Blood
i_am_selinam's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Sexual harassment
Minor: Rape