Reviews with content warning for Blood - Red Rabbit

To describe the book in one word - unique. It’s a hard book to explain. The writing style of this book was so compelling and one of a kind. It did have grotesque descriptions of events that almost made me put down the book. However, these events were inline with the plot and characters unlike other books who chose to be graphically morbid for no reason. It had a complex plot that was hard to predict. I don’t think it had the most satisfying ending but the ending almost fit perfectly to the style of the book.

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basementofbooks's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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awebofstories's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

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

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waitwhatkris's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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adventurous dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I was excited to read a cowboy horror- something that I never would have thought of but seems so perfect- and was eager to start it. While it is definitely violent, I fell in love with the characters and enjoyed the plot as they battled different supernatural elements on the prairie.

I would definitely recommend this book to anyone interested in what I would call “D&D” horror. It’s an unlikely group that set on an adventure with many familiar supernatural/horror events. I thought Grecian’s take on traditional folklore and ghost stories was a refreshing take that kept me on my toes.

For me, personally, the violence against animals was too excessive which is why I docked it a star. If that doesn’t bother you, I would definitely give it a read.

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dark slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

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stephanieluxton's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This book follows the journey of a witchhunter, a silent child, a teacher, two cowboys, and a couple other surprise companions on their way to find a witch with a bounty on her head. The journey reads in a way that feels episodic (similar to Between Two FIre by Christopher Buelman) - along the way the group encounters different horrors which I don't want to spoil. It's best to go into this not knowing too much.

I didn't have expectations for this book going into it. I read it because a coworker recommeneded it. And I loved it! What an epic adventure. This book is neat because there are a lot of main characters but they're all pretty well-rounded and you grow to really care for them. The old timey pioneer-esque setting blends really well with the horror and supernatural themes. It doesn't seem like it should work, but it does. There's a lot of little twists and turns. The heroes are imperfect. The villains are scary.

This is a book that subverts your expectations. I recommend this to anyone who reads a lot and is wanting something that feels fresh.

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