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A review by barnesbookshelf
Monstrous by Jessica Lewis
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
I am here for this queer, feminist revenge story. Honestly, every time Latvania took someone horrible down, I cheered. There were things in the book that were pretty obvious with foreshadowing, but other things took me completely by surprise. This novel has similar vibes to Netflix's Damsel, but I like how Lewis handled the big scaly monster in this story better.
Graphic: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Racism and Vomit
Minor: Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Religious bigotry, and Sexual harassment