bashsbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
I may eventually read the other three books... but only because they're sitting on my shelf collecting dust.
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Murder, Religious bigotry, Suicide, Torture, Toxic friendship, Violence, Vomit, Blood, and Death
Moderate: Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Drug abuse, Drug use, Terminal illness, Animal cruelty, and Animal death
-Graphic descriptions of insects (specifically cockroaches) -Religious traumaanfabu_2002's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Violence, Toxic friendship, Physical abuse, Murder, Gore, Death, Cursing, and Blood
Moderate: Bullying and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Minor: Kidnapping, Drug abuse, and Drug use
ilaxaria's review
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Murder, Death, Toxic friendship, Physical abuse, Torture, Animal death, Alcohol, Violence, Animal cruelty, Religious bigotry, Blood, Gaslighting, Bullying, Body horror, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction, Self harm, Drug abuse, and Vomit
Minor: Sexual harassment and Infidelity
maryshelleys'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? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
there's a lot that could have been explored more and i'll admit that the plot was a bit messy, but since this is the first in a series, i'm willing to let that slide a little bit for the fact that i was entranced the entire time. i can't wait to get my hands on the rest of this series.
Spoiler
also, brooklyn having been possessed the whole time? it opens so many doors for the sequels, and i'm so excited to see where this goes!Graphic: Suicide, Murder, Gore, and Torture
Moderate: Drug abuse
Minor: Animal death and Animal cruelty