The Spirit Bares Its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White

The Spirit Bares Its Teeth

Andrew Joseph White

384 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical horror lgbtqia+ young adult dark emotional tense medium-paced

Description

London, 1883. The Veil between the living and dead has thinned. Violet-eyed mediums commune with spirits under the watchful eye of the Royal Speaker Society, and sixteen-year-old Silas Bell would rather rip out his violet eyes than become an obedi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 135 reviews

Moods

dark 98%
tense 78%
emotional 71%
mysterious 58%
challenging 51%
sad 34%
reflective 18%
adventurous 15%
hopeful 6%
informative 6%
inspiring 5%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 39%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 72% | Plot: 15% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.74

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