kasssidyy's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
There was a lot of potential here but it just didn’t fall over the cusp. I felt like the author could’ve gone all in with a few more plot pieces/ Lydia’s two sides. It’s more a book on dualities of life, internal suffering and I generational trauma… with a vampire main character. Lydia’s stream of consciousness was a bit dry and while I didn’t need a horrific, gothic vampire read..a bit more plot or development could have been helpful. Lydia being able to see/feel what her “victim” could was fascinating but barely flushed out. It got boring when i was 60% through and Lydia hadn’t fed at all. It was a decent read, short but one I may not recommend. Will look for more by the author though, the writing style was great.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death of parent, and Eating disorder
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Sexual violence and Animal death
bridgetbry's review
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment
Moderate: Racism, Sexual violence, and Body horror
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