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A review by hmatt
Our Hideous Progeny by C.E. McGill
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
I love the concept of this novel: it's very original and a fun gothic take on historical fiction for the classical lit nerds. It does drag a bit in the middle for me, so I think it could have been shorter. The queer rep is there but only just barely, honestly, and I wish it had been explored more.
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Sexism, Blood, and Grief
Moderate: Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Toxic relationship, Fire/Fire injury, and Classism
Minor: Death of parent