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art_books_chemistry's review
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Suicide attempt, and Police brutality
Minor: Vomit, Alcohol, Drug use, Gun violence, Medical content, and Blood
wandering_seal's review
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Oft well this was an emotional roller coaster!
I don't think I was expecting this story to be as funny as it was - it's not a funny story, it's romantic, claustrophobic, and at times very, very sad - but Cat Wynn's punny fish moments throughout just had me laughing. Literally ended on a laugh.
I went into this already liking Wynn's writing, and I was intrigued as to how she would approach a monster romance. I love that the 'monsters' aren't monsters at all, they're kind, loving, fragile people who have just started to look different on the outside, and the only 'monstrous' characters are the humans that attempt to manipulate and abuse them. There is dark subject matter here, but it's never the fish people causing it.
This felt to me like classic science fiction, where the world just exists as it does and we just have to go along with it. A lot is left unexplained -the origins of the fish transformations, how Fishkiller1234 and the others found out about them, what the company they worked for was actually up to , for example. Personally I liked that. We only knew what Jules knew, and Jules was not a particularly curious person. That lack of curiosity makes sense within her story arc. I do wish we'd had a greater insight into who Mack was, and that we'd been able to spend more time with them settling into their relationship (basically I want more of Mack's chat because it was gooood).
I hope Wynn writes more in this multiverse - bring on the shadow people!
I read an advance copy of this book, my thoughts here are very much my own.
I don't think I was expecting this story to be as funny as it was - it's not a funny story, it's romantic, claustrophobic, and at times very, very sad - but Cat Wynn's punny fish moments throughout just had me laughing. Literally ended on a laugh.
I went into this already liking Wynn's writing, and I was intrigued as to how she would approach a monster romance. I love that the 'monsters' aren't monsters at all, they're kind, loving, fragile people who have just started to look different on the outside, and the only 'monstrous' characters are the humans that attempt to manipulate and abuse them. There is dark subject matter here, but it's never the fish people causing it.
This felt to me like classic science fiction, where the world just exists as it does and we just have to go along with it. A lot is left unexplained -
I hope Wynn writes more in this multiverse - bring on the shadow people!
I read an advance copy of this book, my thoughts here are very much my own.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Drug use, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Gun violence, Child abuse, Stalking, Sexual assault, Injury/Injury detail, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Animal death, Animal cruelty, Blood, Cancer, and Vomit
katetravelsinbooks's review
challenging
dark
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- 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
4.0
This book is a bit darker than the usual monster romance but i really enjoyed it. It was funny (fish daddy). And sweet ( I found you in this world. I can find you in any other world too. It’s not the end) and suspenseful. I loved how relatable the fmc is and her mental health issues. Kate is also the bff everyone deserves.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Gun violence, Sexual content, Mental illness, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Blood, Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, Body shaming, Bullying, and Emotional abuse
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