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kari_f's review against another edition
3.0
“I am not a person without her. My sister is a black hole my sister is a falling tree my sister is the sea.”
Billed as a gothic tale, this story is about two sisters and their complex (and often toxic) relationship with each other. The imagery and emotion throughout the book are palpable, especially when it comes to the pain of that sisterly bond and the depression their mother carries. There is also quite a bit of resentment and grief experienced for each member of this dysfunctional family.
I expected the house to play a bigger part of the book, with that “gothic” description, and I think with a bit more length and descriptive detail, it could have gotten there.
I predicted the end pretty quickly, but this didn’t necessarily detract from the story. I’m glad I read it but wouldn’t plan to reread it.
Graphic: Bullying and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Child death, Mental illness, and Death of parent
bookishsapphicshay's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Blood, Grief, and Death of parent
megwilli's review
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Death, and Mental illness
lenin_lover_69's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Self harm, Sexual violence, and Suicidal thoughts
horizonous's review against another edition
- 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
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
- 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
Graphic: Bullying, Mental illness, Self harm, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body horror and Blood
Minor: Drug use and Alcohol
james1star's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Child death, Sexual content, and Blood
Minor: Domestic abuse, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
cristina_margarita's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The characters are incredibly & disturbingly real. And the ending. The ending felt like slotting in the last piece of a puzzle - perfectly fitting but tinged with remorse at how it had to end.
The most coherent thought I have about this book is that it reminds me of House of Hollow, just less glamorous & fantastical & for an adult audience.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, and Grief
Moderate: Bullying, Child death, Suicidal thoughts, and Pregnancy
aliced's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, and Self harm
calisbooklog's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Bullying, Mental illness, Self harm, Toxic relationship, Blood, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child death, Emotional abuse, and Death of parent
Minor: Sexual content, Pregnancy, and Alcohol