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A review by cursivewolf
Near the Bone by Christina Henry
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Heartbreaking all around. You really feel for the main character and the struggle of her abuse. I wish the creature plot line had been expanded on more, but overall I enjoyed the book.
Graphic: Animal death, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Kidnapping, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Death of parent
Minor: Mental illness, Rape, and Vomit