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A review by kylieqrada
Catherine House by Elisabeth Thomas
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I'm in the minority that loved this book and it makes me so happy!!!!! Honestly it reminded me alot of The Magicians by Lev Grossman, but a little less whimsical, and replace the magic with science. But that dark, kinda ethereal, am I high or what is going on right now kind of vibe was definitely the same in both books. And the ending, while very abrupt, fit the overall story arc to a t. And the mental illness rep was everything, and of a flavor I haven't seen before. Very gritty and real.
Graphic: Mental illness, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body shaming, Confinement, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Grief, and Gaslighting