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izzyvioletgrace's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Gore, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
oolymee's review against another edition
3.5
The downside to this book is that there were a few ends that just weren't quite tied up in the ending. While I did enjoy the ending, I wish the ending had been just a bit longer with a heavier focus on where the characters go next.
Graphic: Animal death, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Death, Suicide, and Murder
Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment
samanthaxjean's review against another edition
2.25
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, and Murder
jaedyn's review against another edition
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Blood
gen_wolfhailstorm'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
4.0
Narrated by Farrah Cave and Beth Easdown
Unabridged
Absolutely adored Every Exquisite Thing, so was excited to see that Steven's debut was available through my library app.
This is a sapphic, modern gothic retelling of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.
I'm not sure if it wad the share name of Lottie combined with the sapphic grumpy x sunshine, but it at first had a wholesome likness to The Rosewood Chronicles. It also reminded me of Claire and Elise from The Coldest Touch.
This was such a good story!
I definitely see improvements in storytelling and writing style in the delivery of the modern gothic/dark academia genre, going back to this after reading Every Exquisite Thing, but it wasn't off putting.
The conversations did feel a little more juvenile than I'd expected but it was easily overlooked once I connected to the characters and got really invested in the story.
This inspiration of the classic has made me appreciate the themes of mental health that the original introduces.
I hope there are more in to come from these retellings, as I see these as becoming very beloved.
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Child death, Death, Gore, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment
rayecharlie's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Animal death and Violence
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Death, Self harm, Sexism, Suicide, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Mental illness, Blood, Grief, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Injury/Injury detail
raphynette'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? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Animal death, Misogyny, Suicide, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
avidreaderandgeekgirl's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
This book is reported to be dark and "funny". Dark yes, funny much less so. The animal murder is resolved in a way that makes it less traumatic to the reader, but at the time it happens it's very dark and disturbing. As an animal lover, I had to stop reading the book for the day after that scene.
I get where the author was coming from with the message about female anger and how it needs to be accepted and we need to change the sexism in the world. I really wish the author had stayed away from harming animals. I'm a person who prefers human death to animal death in fiction.
The book was decent. I liked the premise but the execution wasn't as good as possible.
Extra ratings: Fluff - 0/5 Heartfelt- 4/5 Helpful-NA Horror- 3/5 Inspiration- NA Love aka Romance-2/5 Mystery-3/5 Predictability- 3/5 Spice- 0/5 Suspense- 2/5 Tear 3.5/5 Thrill- 3.5/5 Humor-1/5
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, Blood, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body horror, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Self harm, Suicide, Murder, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Chronic illness, Dementia, and Sexual harassment
of_fantasy_and_fibre's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, Forced institutionalization, and Blood
Moderate: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, and Gaslighting
rubyroses's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I thoroughly enjoyed the story telling of The Society For Soulless Girls. The switching between perspectives was done phenomenally. Not only is this a thrilling story but an enlightening think piece on female rage.
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Gore, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail