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A review by bookishspy
Twisted Heathens by J. Rose
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I... don't know if I liked this or if I just wanted to watch a train wreck
Firstly, check TWs before even touching this book. This was definitely one of the darkest books I've read
Secondly, I can't say I liked anyone. Maybe Eli. That's about it. But his name being Elijah Woods threw me off lol
Maybe Kade too, but he was kind of blah and very whiny
The FMC was kind of okay half the time, but I really didn't feel much of a connection between her and anyone but Eli
Also, there was very little plot in this 400+ page book, which is probably why it dragged in the middle. This definitely could've been shortened or had a little more plot
Overall, objectively, it wasn't the worst, and I kind of want to read the next one, but I can't exactly say why?
➛ 𝟑 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐬
Firstly, check TWs before even touching this book. This was definitely one of the darkest books I've read
Secondly, I can't say I liked anyone. Maybe Eli. That's about it. But his name being Elijah Woods threw me off lol
Maybe Kade too, but he was kind of blah and very whiny
The FMC was kind of okay half the time, but I really didn't feel much of a connection between her and anyone but Eli
Also, there was very little plot in this 400+ page book, which is probably why it dragged in the middle. This definitely could've been shortened or had a little more plot
Overall, objectively, it wasn't the worst, and I kind of want to read the next one, but I can't exactly say why?
➛ 𝟑 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐬
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Animal death, Bullying, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Suicide attempt, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body horror, Eating disorder, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Minor: Cancer, Child abuse, Cursing, Terminal illness, Vomit, and Dysphoria