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dontreadthelastpage1989'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: Animal death, Body horror, Death, Self harm, Torture, and Violence
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Grief, and Murder
Minor: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
rachtmh'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
5.0
Murder mystery, Academia, Gothic literature, Possession, Female rage and Sapphic/Asexual/Neurodiversity rep, plus so much more! What more could you need in a book.
Lauren Stevens work has fast become among my favourites with her incredible insights and history on the treatment and expectations of women woven into fantasy and mystery.
I myself turned into a bit of a Sherlock reading this book, constantly desperate to use every little bit of information we were fed to try and solve everything before the eventual reveal.
The characters and relationships are so real and natural and the setting is so darkly romantic and ominous.
Truly an outstanding read.
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Misogyny, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cursing, Self harm, Violence, Grief, Murder, and Sexual harassment
fanboyriot's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Spice Level: n/a
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Death, Mental illness, Misogyny, Self harm, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cursing, Gore, Grief, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Minor: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Suicide, Torture, Death of parent, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Sexual harassment
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
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
charlx_otte's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal death, and Murder
Moderate: Body horror, Cursing, Gore, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Grief
rightwhrleftme's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Death, Drug use, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Blood, Grief, Religious bigotry, and Injury/Injury detail
reina_shouko'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
4.75
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Gore, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
zombiezami's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Child death, Death, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Blood, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Cursing, Gore, Rape, Sexual assault, Torture, Forced institutionalization, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Stalking, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Infidelity