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bookb1itch's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This was floated as a potential set-text for 15yo, so I was intrigued. I was immediately struck by how dark and foreboding the story was, even at the very beginning. Things turned out to be even more messed up than I first thought, though. A really great exploration of male privilege and control. Very strong characters and a positive message overall.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Confinement, Death, Forced institutionalization, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Alcohol
Minor: Body shaming
elephantsoups's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
I liked this a lot! An inner child deep in my heart feels pretty powerful after the fact, definitely check content warnings to see if it’s a story for you. I’m intrigued to see where it could go from here
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Medical content, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Infertility, Suicide, and Suicide attempt