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horizonous's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
If I had to summarize this story with one word I would choose sticky. I don't even know what else I should say about this atmospheric, kind of disturbing fever dream like story other than I need to read more by Daisy Johnson.
Graphic: Bullying, Self harm, Sexual violence, Grief, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Moderate: Child death, Drug use, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, and Pregnancy
Minor: Death, Domestic abuse, Medical content, and Death of parent
◦ Alcohol = Underage drinking◦ Mental illness = Depression
◦ Sexual violence = Revenge porn
virtualdragonkitty's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A short and simple novella that really felt like a nice introduction into the horror genre. There are a lot of tropes covered but they aren't done badly. Johnson kept me on my toes till the very end trying to figure out what was truly happening.
Graphic: Bullying, Mental illness, Self harm, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body horror and Blood
Minor: Drug use and Alcohol
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