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A review by spacerkip
Orphan Monster Spy by Matt Killeen
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Brutal and disturbing, and delightfully fast-paced. I found Sarah to be ruthless and clever, and her reactions to everything that happened to her wholly human. A teenager forced to adapt to horrible situations, but in heartbreaking moments, still just a kid.
Expected warnings for antisemitism, violence, and fascism, but HUGE tw for child abuse and attempted (but unsuccessful) and referenced CSA.
Expected warnings for antisemitism, violence, and fascism, but HUGE tw for child abuse and attempted (but unsuccessful) and referenced CSA.
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Antisemitism, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Cursing, Genocide, Vomit, Fire/Fire injury, War, and Classism
Minor: Misogyny and Panic attacks/disorders