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A review by emelynreads
Maeve Fly by CJ Leede
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Psycho meets Dexter meets American Psycho in this countdown to Halloween female rage death spiral.
My stomach is feeling pretty weak after reading through/imagining some of the horror scenes. I'm not a fan of smut so that affected my rating. I didn't mind the numerous homages to other horror classics as some other reviewers have pointed out. I was bothered by the sky being described as 'bruised' every time it's mentioned. I enjoyed the "dark passenger" inner monologues and the character interactions and motivations felt to me like the show Dexter.
Bonus points for the author creating Spotify playlists from the songs mentioned.
My stomach is feeling pretty weak after reading through/imagining some of the horror scenes. I'm not a fan of smut so that affected my rating. I didn't mind the numerous homages to other horror classics as some other reviewers have pointed out. I was bothered by the sky being described as 'bruised' every time it's mentioned. I enjoyed the "dark passenger" inner monologues and the character interactions and motivations felt to me like the show Dexter.
Bonus points for the author creating Spotify playlists from the songs mentioned.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, and Murder
Minor: Suicide and Vomit