a_ab's review
challenging
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
2.5
This book was OK. It had some of Kingfisher's usual charm, but not enough to counteract all of the depressing dreariness of the situation. And since we have to suffer through this situation along with the heroine for about 95% of the book, I almost ended up DNFing the whole thing, even after going into it fully aware of the heavy topics this book would explore.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Murder, Emotional abuse, Body horror, Confinement, Physical abuse, and Violence
Moderate: Torture, Animal cruelty, and Animal death
unavezmas's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
"There are many and will be many more who serve those who will be harming them.”
I was surprised how much I liked it. I rarely relate to YA books at all. And this one was definetely YA book with strong message about violence and abuse. It's much easier to accept that you deserve bad treatment then to accept that life is sometimes cruel for no reason. And it's NEVER victim's fault.
I love her writing. It's witty, it's delicate... Also have an interesting lore in 200-page book sounds like an achievment.
I definitely need to read more Kingfisher's books.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Emotional abuse
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