ladyinverse's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Miscarriage, Infidelity, Infertility, and Pregnancy
becky_97's review against another edition
- 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
Anna's life isn't going according to plan. Despite her fame, she only wants a child of her own, more than anything else. So when she eventually falls pregnant through IVF, she waves off the strange symptoms, the unusual cravings, and the odd visions that haunt her dreams. As her pregnancy progresses things get even stranger, to the point where Anna feels as though something has gone unspeakably wrong.
This was such a good read, very mysterious and captivating. Danielle Valentine tells a perfect story and keeps the reader feeling unsettled throughout the entire novel. I've already watched Season 12 of American Horror Story which took inspiration from this book, and I'm excited for the second half of the series, hopefully, it can stand up to the quality of Delicate Condition because this was a terrific read.
Graphic: Miscarriage
alexwalton's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Cannibalism, Animal death, and Miscarriage
rachelnoel's review against another edition
2.75
Graphic: Gore, Pregnancy, and Miscarriage
kelseyr713's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Gaslighting, Infertility, Sexism, Animal death, Medical content, Medical trauma, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Body horror, Misogyny, Blood, Stalking, and Infidelity
audreyesp's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Miscarriage, Car accident, and Body horror
haleybre's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Infidelity, Blood, Car accident, Medical content, Medical trauma, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Infertility, and Grief
library_goth's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Car accident and Miscarriage
Moderate: Body horror, Stalking, and Infidelity
Minor: Animal death and Terminal illness
onemamareads'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
3.5
Graphic: Child death, Death, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Violence, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Sexism, Pregnancy, Medical trauma, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Infidelity, Infertility, Grief, Gore, Emotional abuse, Car accident, Bullying, Body shaming, Body horror, Blood, and Animal death
slimepuppy's review against another edition
3.5
Graphic: Medical content, Body horror, Death, Miscarriage, Stalking, Blood, Infertility, Injury/Injury detail, Pregnancy, and Vomit
Moderate: Gaslighting, Cancer, Medical trauma, and Panic attacks/disorders