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kate_17'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? No
4.75
Moderate: Death
Minor: Gore and Child abuse
This is still ya or even teen read but there are some descriptions of dead bodies.cbbyles07's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Gore, Death, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, and Vomit
Moderate: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Blood, Body horror, Emotional abuse, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Physical abuse
Minor: Pedophilia
Very descriptive regarding hurricane, hurricane prep (may be triggering for someone that has weather related Phobias)foreverbookwandering's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Blood, Child death, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Gun violence, and Murder
Minor: Domestic abuse, Gore, and Suicide
ladylivs'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? Yes
5.0
Grey spends her summers on a tourist island off the coast of Louisiana, a “self-proclaimed Psychic Capital of the World.” But this summer is different because 6 months ago her best friend disappeared, and no one knows exactly what happened to her. Grey starts searching for answers and only gets more questions, although as she begins to discover secrets and acknowledge hard truths, they may be more horrifying than she’s ready for. The biggest question and truth of all: is Elora dead and gone for good, and did someone kill her?
This gothic horror started almost too slow for me, but about a quarter of the way through it really snagged my attention and didn’t let go. It’s dark, suspenseful, emotional, and absolutely enthralling. The writing really makes you feel sweaty and hot, like you too are in a swamp dying of heatstroke and swatting mosquitos away while monsters prowl around you in the dead of night. For those of you who bemoan them, you should know there is technically a classic YA love triangle, but since there’s a whodunnit quality around whether we like the potential love interests, I personally forgave the author for the inclusion.
If you read it and especially if you like or love it, I’d recommend looking up mutual aids for the Louisiana bayou since their Hurricane Ida recovery will be a long and hard process.
Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Gore, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Vomit, Drug abuse, Abandonment, Violence, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Suicide, Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, Gun violence, and Domestic abuse