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A review by takecoverbooks
American Rapture by CJ Leede
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
American Rapture is a LOT. It’s well-written and packs a punch when it needs to, but at times its repetitiveness (which is warranted given the religious questions at the book’s heart) muddles its message and stops the plot in its tracks. It’s a taxing read, but if you’re willing to follow it, check it out.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Biphobia, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Grief, Cannibalism, Car accident, Death of parent, Lesbophobia, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Pandemic/Epidemic