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The Spirit Bares Its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White
216 reviews
rdawnraven's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Deadnaming, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Transphobia, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Murder, and Pregnancy
tokaylamockingbird's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Deadnaming, Gore, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Suicide, Blood, Medical trauma, Abortion, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
whatkatyread87'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Biphobia, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Deadnaming, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Hate crime, Homophobia, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Transphobia, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Acephobia/Arophobia, Murder, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, Fire/Fire injury, Outing, Cultural appropriation, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Dysphoria, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
mchill's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Child death, Deadnaming, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Hate crime, Homophobia, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Transphobia, Violence, Vomit, Medical content, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Abortion, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, Sexual harassment, Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Biphobia, Cursing, and Abandonment
Minor: Eating disorder and Fatphobia
This is a wonderful book, yet as the author states at the beginning there is no need to stay if it’s going to cause you pain. This story took my heart and crushed it to dust. Exploring misogyny through the eyes of a trans man. His fragility and trauma is beautifully crafted by the author to show a softer side of masculinity and portray the fight that is being who you are. Set in the 1800s, this story explores how those who presented female were diagnosed with weak constitution, tortured, forced into marriages far too young and left to carry children they may not even want. As such, it is not a story for the weak of heart. However, if it is for you, then it is worth every page and I highly recommend giving it a go.elliizzzabeth's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
There is a trigger warning given at the start by the author and my God does it need it. If you are turned off by graphic descriptions of medical procedures and gore then this is not the book for you. Honestly I'm surprised I survived it! Silas cannot go a couple pages without being beaten or attacked or having to hastily stitch up life threatening injuries with a sewing kit. The book was so graphic in these areas and also contained so much swearing and references to sexual assault I was astounded it was rated as "teen". Definitely one for older teens (with strong stomachs!)
But despite that the story was strong, if a little predictable at times, and it had me hooked all the way through. It was very fast paced so it always kept you on your toes. Daphne and Silas's romance was sweet and I enjoyed the dynamics between all the girls. But most of all it was a visceral, gory, un-censored view of what it is like to claw your way to survival in a world that is forcing you into boxes you desperately don't want to be in. Incredibly glad I wasn't a woman in the victorian era, fucking hell!
Graphic: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Death, Gore, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Transphobia, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Deadnaming, Mental illness, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Abortion, Murder, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, and Dysphoria
-Many graphic scenes of surgery -Repeated graphic descriptions of a person removing their own eyes and a self-inflicted hysterectomyastralasher's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Gore, Miscarriage, Sexism, Blood, Abortion, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, Dysphoria, and Classism
krheaume9's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Child abuse, Deadnaming, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Transphobia, Violence, Vomit, Medical content, Medical trauma, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, and Dysphoria
kermittuesday's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Confinement, Cursing, Deadnaming, Death, Gore, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Transphobia, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail
noura'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
3.5
Graphic: Gore, Transphobia, and Medical content
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Pregnancy
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Miscarriage
a_dara_ble'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
4.5
I'd love to read a second book with these characters, or at least in this world, maybe diving into more of the supernatural elements. But as it is, it's a really good stand alone.
Graphic: Body horror, Deadnaming, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexism, Transphobia, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Medical trauma, Abortion, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Pregnancy, Outing, Sexual harassment, and Dysphoria