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A review by jei_reads_sometimes
The Spirit Bares Its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I don't normally read horror but this was popping up on so many lists I figured I'd give it a shot.
Please check and take the CWs seriously. I felt myself have visceral reactions at times and yet... I couldn't put it down. The way the story held up a mirror to how it feels to be different in so many ways in a world that just wants you to conform hit hard. I'll be looking into more works from this author.
Please check and take the CWs seriously. I felt myself have visceral reactions at times and yet... I couldn't put it down. The way the story held up a mirror to how it feels to be different in so many ways in a world that just wants you to conform hit hard. I'll be looking into more works from this author.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Deadnaming, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Self harm, Transphobia, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Medical content, Suicide attempt, Murder, Pregnancy, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Bullying, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Grief, and Abandonment
Minor: Torture and War