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abbybarker's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- 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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Death of parent
Features insects heavily. A lot of detailed insect description.loandbeholdx's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
This book was so intense, I had to force myself to put it down, as I wanted to savour it. I really could of devoured it in one sitting, though. It's fast paced, and it didn't take long for the creepy occurrences to start. The horror of this book focuses on Jamaican folklore, which was partly why I was so hooked reading this. It was really refreshing to read a plot based around a troupe that isn't very common in mainstream horror, and it also gave me a small insight into Jamaican culture itself. Not only is it well written, but its full of diversity and loveable characters. The horror itself was extremely suspenseful, terrifying, and constant throughout. We also explore grief in this book, and the way it can affect people. There's a lot I could say about this aspect, but I will keep it to myself for now as I don't want to give spoilers. Although this is a YA novel, it could be enjoyed by any horror lover, especially those who are wanting to broaden their horizons and delve into a cultures supernatural folklore that you may not be familiar with.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Grief, and Death of parent