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meg_thebrave's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Moderate: Child death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Pregnancy
musicalpopcorn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
The one thing I can say is that it was the right length. If it had been any longer, I wouldn’t have finished it. It was the exact right length of how much I could handle reading it.
The similes were a lot.
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal death, Cursing, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
soggycedar's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Child death and Death
Moderate: Body horror, Gore, Blood, Murder, and Alcohol
Minor: Pregnancy
megh_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal death, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
asparagusisreading's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
River of Teeth successfully weaves relationship dynamics and non-heteronormative characters into a fast-paced compelling story full of adventure and mischief, tension (both romantic and murderous), a heist, romance, humor, violence, and history - all packed into less than 200 pages. When this book popped up in StoryGraph's "Up Next Recommendations" feature, I was intrigued. I did not expect to be sucked in immediately and so enthralled by the story. I mean, who wouldn't be intrigued by mercenary cowboys riding hippos? Think The Magnificent Seven, Wild Wild West, The Harder They Fall, and Razorblade Tears. I finished the book in just a few hours reading physically and listening to the audiobook. I have the sequel queued up for tomorrow because I need to know more. This is the first book that I have read by Sarah Gailey and I will certainly be reading more.
Representation: (I don't remember a confirmed official sexuality on page but I assume) pan/bi male main characters, bi plus sized female main character, nonbinary main character (they/them), aroace Latina main character,
Content Warnings:
- violence and gore with blood
- deaths and murder, including both humans and animals
- theft and arson
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Violence, Blood, and Murder
amandalachelle's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Animal death, Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Fatphobia, Torture, Violence, Blood, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
sadiejayne3426's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This is a great book for those fond of westerns, cowboys, vigilante justice, historical fiction, and ambiguous characters.
My only criticism of this book is that the reviews led me to believe it was funnier than it was or that it was more explicit in queer romance scenes. I also found it a little slower to get into, but by chapter three I was totally hooked.
Graphic: Death and Blood
Moderate: Animal death, Body horror, Gun violence, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
aurora4847's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
avacadosocks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Child death
black_cat_iiix's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
Graphic: Gore and Blood
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Death, Torture, Violence, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail