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A review by alyssadavis
The Raven King by Nora Sakavic
adventurous
dark
- 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? It's complicated
2.5
They never pried, but it took him weeks to realize they didn't have to. They didn't ask for secrets; they settled for the breadcrumb truths of day to day life. They knew he hated vegetables but loved fruit, that his favorite color was gray, and that he didn't like movies or loud music. They were things Neil understood only in terms of survival, but his teammates hoarded these insights like gold. They were piecing Neil together and building a real person around all of his lies. They found the parts of him no disguise could change.
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Torture
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Drug use, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Car accident, and Alcohol
Minor: Hate crime, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, and Death of parent