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merrynthomas's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Moderate: Child death, Confinement, Death, Gore, Incest, Physical abuse, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
elizas's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Bullying, Confinement, Incest, Infidelity, Sexism, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Child death, Confinement, Racism, Rape, Abandonment, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
clairebartholomew549's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Emotional abuse, Gore, Incest, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, and Classism
deetabz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Racism, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child death, Confinement, Gun violence, Incest, Infidelity, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Excrement, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Miscarriage and Pregnancy
kat_c_h's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I did struggle with some of the more graphic scenes near the end which is why it's not 5/5. I'm
Moderate: Cursing, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, Medical content, and Kidnapping
thede5tiny's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
2.5
Graphic: Incest
Moderate: Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Kidnapping, and Cannibalism
Minor: Miscarriage, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Vomit, and Pregnancy
vanessabriann's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Such a great introduction to Gothic Horror (with a small amount of Gothic Romance) for me. I will definitely be reading more Gothic fiction and more of Silvia Moreno-Garcia immediately!
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Emotional abuse, Incest, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, Murder, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship
sonaea's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
I really liked the first half (4+ stars) though there are a lot of problematic things in there (esp. in the later half) that aren't handled very well/believably (~2 stars).
At the start there's not a lot of plot but rather a lot of just the vibes of dark, creepy houses, though the plot picks up at about the middle. I was surprised by the solution to the puzzle as I did not expect
I really liked that Noemí is headstrong, intelligent and doesn't let people run her over. That made an interesting protagonist and the setting was quite nice too as I haven't read many books set in historic Mexico (though that wasn't really in the focus of the story).
What could have used a bit more work is the pacing (at the first half of the book next to nothing happens, it's just all vibes and setting and only the slightest hints, while in the second half it's reveal after reveal). I would have liked that to be more stretched out in the book.
Also the action scenes at the end were not written like action scenes but rather just the same as the scenes about the setting (short descriptions, all the sentences about the same length, no focus on anything. There was next to no suspense in the writing. The only bit of suspense came from the plot though that wasn't a lot because
!!! Also there are a LOT of pretty heavy topics in this book, some CNs would have been appreciated!!!
CN r*pe:
That's a part where I think some character work would have been necessary. Her reacting shocked and then continuing as if normal really doesn't fit the situation.
CN c*n*balism:
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Drug use, Gore, Incest, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Xenophobia, Cannibalism, Murder, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and Classism
Moderate: Child death, Gore, Gun violence, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicide, Terminal illness, Violence, Medical content, Kidnapping, Stalking, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Miscarriage and Vomit
There are A LOT of problematic things happening. Most are mentioned, the description style of the book isn't one that goes into detail much. I tried to find most things that should have a CN, but I certainly didn't get every single one. So do be careful when reading this book! (Also I added 'toxic relationship' by which 'toxic family-relationship' is meant)averagesparrow's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Incest, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Violence, Kidnapping, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and Colonisation
Moderate: Genocide, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Classism
Minor: Gun violence, Suicide, Murder, and Alcohol
angelfireeast24's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Incest, Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Violence, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Cannibalism, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Terminal illness, Vomit, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Had me on the edge of my seat. I both wanted to throw the book across the room due to the unsettling nature of the subject matter and read another page to know what will happen.