A review by maevekilcarr
Black Mouth by Ronald Malfi

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-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? Yes

5.0

I was not expecting to love this so much, wow I’m speechless. The discussions of grief, coping with trauma, building friendships and bonding with your siblings…this was fantastic. I can’t recommend this enough 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Stalking, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Child death, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury