A review by ikillsunflowers
Such Sharp Teeth by Rachel Harrison
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley but all thoughts are my own.
I was very excited to read Such Sharp Teeth as I absolutely loved Rachel Harrison's previous book Cackle. Unfortunately it didn't quite have the same impact on me.
The book follows Rory as she tries to navigate lycanthropy, moving back home to help her sister and dating her former highschool friend.
I felt like this book was simultaneously exactly what I expected and not which made for a bit of a weird reading experience. I really enjoyed the journey that Rory was going through and how it impacted her on top of all the other things she was dealing with. However, I felt like most of the other characters were a bit underdeveloped. Everyone has a lot going on and I feel like Rory just kind of blows them off so we never really get to know them except when it's relavent to the story. I also didn't really feel the chemistry between her and Iain. Most of their history was pre-book so it felt like I just had to assume it was there, even though Rory didn't like him in school. I don't know, it just didn't do it for me.
I also felt that the pacing was a bit off. I think that is probably to do with the side characters not really having a moment until it was relavent. Or at least that's how it felt to me.
I feel like I've got a lot of criticisms but honestly I did enjoy this. I kept reading because I was invested in Rory and I do think this is good if you want some low stakes casual horror.
I was very excited to read Such Sharp Teeth as I absolutely loved Rachel Harrison's previous book Cackle. Unfortunately it didn't quite have the same impact on me.
The book follows Rory as she tries to navigate lycanthropy, moving back home to help her sister and dating her former highschool friend.
I felt like this book was simultaneously exactly what I expected and not which made for a bit of a weird reading experience. I really enjoyed the journey that Rory was going through and how it impacted her on top of all the other things she was dealing with. However, I felt like most of the other characters were a bit underdeveloped. Everyone has a lot going on and I feel like Rory just kind of blows them off so we never really get to know them except when it's relavent to the story. I also didn't really feel the chemistry between her and Iain. Most of their history was pre-book so it felt like I just had to assume it was there, even though Rory didn't like him in school. I don't know, it just didn't do it for me.
I also felt that the pacing was a bit off. I think that is probably to do with the side characters not really having a moment until it was relavent. Or at least that's how it felt to me.
I feel like I've got a lot of criticisms but honestly I did enjoy this. I kept reading because I was invested in Rory and I do think this is good if you want some low stakes casual horror.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Pregnancy, and Blood
Moderate: Vomit, Child abuse, Sexual assault, and Medical content
Minor: Sexual content, Self harm, and Car accident