persephonesblade's reviews
13 reviews

Carmilla by J. Sheridan Le Fanu

dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

The Sadist's Bible by Nicole Cushing

dark

2.0

The Taxidermist's Daughter by Kate Mosse

dark mysterious medium-paced

3.25

Without Merit by Colleen Hoover

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.25

Tender Is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica

dark tense

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke by Eric LaRocca

dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

I get why there is such a "Love it or hate it" vibe about this book. People who read it seem to think it is either the most intense, messed up thing they've ever read or boring drivel and a poor attempt at a shock factor. Personally I do not think either of these lines of thought fit this book. It's a quick paced read and its by no means revolutionary writing but it is fun. Not quite as intense as I'd been led to believe, but still a good quick horror. The relationship itself and the escalation was fascinating and horrible to watch. The writing style is simple but it serves the format well. This book definitely isn't good enough to cause the stir it has. But I enjoyed it nonetheless.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death and Toxic relationship

The Sisters by Claire Douglas

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Lord of the Flies by William Golding

challenging dark reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier

dark emotional mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

A Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin

adventurous dark tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0