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dancingprince's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
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? Yes
4.25
Julie C. Dao called this 'a fantasy with teeth.' She didn't exaggerate. Part dark fantasy, part horror based on Japanese mythology, this book takes guts to read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Violence, Blood, and Grief
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Murder
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, and Suicidal thoughts
atropea's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I just can't get past how I hated the main character from the start until the last word read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Death, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
kayladaila's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Death, Toxic relationship, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Child abuse, Gore, Racism, Sexual violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Death of parent
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