emmaward55's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
When I was on chapter four, my working theory was that the missing girls were being turned into horses by Val and her mum: But oh, it's so much darker than that. I love a good horror film, yet I found myself more creeped out in reading this book than I expected to be. Legrand's writing is evocative, tense, and atmospheric, without getting too bogged down in description. There's plenty of action and moments of good character growth throughout.
I read this book in two days, mostly in three long chunks, as I couldn't drag myself away to focus on anything else! I loved the complex relationships of our three protagonists and their characterisations have to be a highlight for me. Can't lie though, I’m sad that we didn’t get a reunion scene at the end between Marion and her mum. Considering that this is a book about female relationships, it feels weird to not include one of the protagonists interacting with the last present female parent of the trio.
That being said, the above was my only real complaint. I'd certainly read this book again and I recommend it for anyone with a strong stomach!
Graphic: Kidnapping, Child abuse, Body horror, Emotional abuse, Blood, Self harm, Child death, Violence, Torture, Animal death, Gore, Death of parent, Grief, Gun violence, and Sexual content
Moderate: Acephobia/Arophobia, Vomit, Medical content, Misogyny, Alcohol, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Drug abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Miscarriage
Child death and kidnapping:Spoiler
All are around 17Spoiler
The only instance I remember is a character burning something off their skin, but it's done to save themselves and othersSpoiler
A secondary character isn't trusted with their prescription medication, as a loved one suspects they might intentionally overdose. Nothing actually happens and it's just a brief mention.themixedpages's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Gore, Body horror, Misogyny, Death, Blood, Kidnapping, and Grief
Moderate: Acephobia/Arophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, and Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Car accident
starlessnights's review against another edition
1.0
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, Body horror, Death, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Acephobia/Arophobia, Alcohol, Car accident, Cursing, Gun violence, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexism
Minor: Vomit