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A review by treythethird
The Butterfly Garden by Dot Hutchison
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- 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
4.5
This is one of the darkest books I have ever read. It is compelling and well written and so engaging. And … I need an adult.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Drug abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Blood, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment