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A review by shedevls
Daphne by Josh Malerman
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
i'm not entirely sure how i feel about the way it ended (hence the rating), but the overall experience was a fun one that kept me wanting to turn the page.
also, as someone who has dealt with crippling anxiety nearly her whole life, i don't think i've ever read something that made me feel so seen... to the point to where it was somehow comforting and uncomfortable all at the same time.
also, as someone who has dealt with crippling anxiety nearly her whole life, i don't think i've ever read something that made me feel so seen... to the point to where it was somehow comforting and uncomfortable all at the same time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Mental illness, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Body horror, Blood, and Kidnapping
Minor: Child abuse, Drug use, and Car accident
anxiety is a BIG part of this book and if you deal with anxiety/panic attacks, i would advise some caution. the main character often describes her own attacks/experiences with her anxiety in detail.