160 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250884015
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Tordotcom
Publication date: 31 October 2023
Description
An eldritch historical fantasy of midwifery, monstrosity, and the rending of the world, for fans of The Essex Serpent and The Death of Jane Lawrence.In 17th-century London, unnatural babies are being born, with eyes made for the dark and webbed di...
Community Reviews Summary of 25 reviews
Moods
dark 81%
tense 62%
emotional 31%
challenging 25%
adventurous 18%
reflective 12%
hopeful 6%
informative 6%
sad 6%
Pace
medium 31%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Plot: 31% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 38% | N/A: 7% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 69% | N/A: 15% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 41% | No: 25% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Medical content, PregnancyModerate
Body horror, Emotional abuseMinor
Homophobia, Physical abuse
160 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250884015
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Tordotcom
Publication date: 31 October 2023
Description
An eldritch historical fantasy of midwifery, monstrosity, and the rending of the world, for fans of The Essex Serpent and The Death of Jane Lawrence.In 17th-century London, unnatural babies are being born, with eyes made for the dark and webbed di...
Community Reviews Summary of 25 reviews
Moods
dark 81%
tense 62%
emotional 31%
challenging 25%
adventurous 18%
reflective 12%
hopeful 6%
informative 6%
sad 6%
Pace
medium 31%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Plot: 31% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 38% | N/A: 7% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 69% | N/A: 15% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 41% | No: 25% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Medical content, PregnancyModerate
Body horror, Emotional abuseMinor
Homophobia, Physical abuse