The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
nyleverosas's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Sexual assault
thelittlebookie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Sexual assault
misslucyirene's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, Car accident, Alcoholism, Body horror, Violence, Vomit, Sexual assault, Cannibalism, Cursing, Death, Gore, Pregnancy, and Sexual content
gabography'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
3.75
but... monster/horror book this is not. it has a more melodramatic character centric story that has to do with her personal life and traumatic past, then the werewolf thing is just sort of there. the mc was complex, relatable, and entertaining, even if it did take me a second to find her likable and not too try-hard edgy "look how cool i am" as she seemed in the beginning.
honestly, my only serious gripe is
there's more i can say but i don't want to really tear this book up too much since i did enjoy and it would honestly be best for people to check it out on their own if they like werewolves, feminine rage, drama, and don't cringe at the trope of a "girlboss" leaving it all behind to move back to her hometown because love (since it's way more than that in this story. take that, hallmark!)
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Pregnancy, Mental illness, Vomit, Violence, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Alcohol, Drug use, Child abuse, Infidelity, Death of parent, and Pedophilia
michellec13'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
4.0
Moderate: Sexual assault
jnwhit94's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Vomit and Body horror
Moderate: Sexual assault and Pedophilia
apoppyinthewind'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? It's complicated
5.0
Twin sisters Scarlett & Rory are both dealing with their bodies changing. With Scarlett, it's the later months of pregnancy. For Rory, it's in the aftermath of her mysterious attack bringing on strange cravings, a change in smell, and some horrific body horror elements. Not to mention a fuck ton of trauma. It's not just the werewolf wounds Rory has to deal with, being back in her hometown also brings past familial & sexual abuse trauma.
Yet, despite the heavy topics and body horror, the author also brings in elements of humor and even a little romance that gels well with the story and gives a nice respite at times. I already have plans to pick more of their work because I enjoyed this so much and I foresee myself re-reading this again in the future.
Graphic: Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Car accident, Alcohol, Animal death, Blood, and Vomit
Moderate: Abandonment, Mental illness, Toxic friendship, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Gaslighting
katygardner's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Sexual assault
talonsontypewriters's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Blood, Panic attacks/disorders, Gore, Animal death, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Body horror, and Medical content
Moderate: Vomit, Abandonment, Self harm, Alcohol, Pregnancy, Pedophilia, Car accident, Sexual assault, Confinement, and Child abuse
Minor: Infidelity, Drug use, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Sexual content, and Fire/Fire injury
CSA briefly depicted in a flashback, but stays mostly discussed. Nongraphic birth scene. Vaping/smoking.yailbe'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
5.0
i liked how the werewolves were done in this story, & i really liked all the commentary about how traumatic it is not to be in control of your body. as a person with chronic illnesses that cripple me daily, i felt very seen.
in short, this is such a fun & cute spooky season read & i’ll probably be picking it up again next year!!
Graphic: Sexual assault