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35 reviews
MAGICK: an extreme horror novella by Judith Sonnet
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Grossest book I've ever read.
Bunny by Mona Awad
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
That ending... I'll update my review when I've processed it
100% Match by Patrick C. Harrison III
challenging
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Bart is a disgusting man and he gets what's coming for him. I would've rated this like 0.5 stars but the ending is kick ass
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Body horror, Gore, Torture, Blood, Excrement, and Vomit
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Death, and Death of parent
Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke by Eric LaRocca
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I have the edition with the two other stories but I'll read those at a later date, which is why I'm commenting on this one.
THGWSWLS has a lot of hype... but it didn't hit. I wanted it to get progressively worse but instead there was like 1 gross scene and then it ended. The end was weird and while I did like it, it came too fast and just fell flat. We also didn't get to explore Zoe as a character as much as I would've liked.
THGWSWLS has a lot of hype... but it didn't hit. I wanted it to get progressively worse but instead there was like 1 gross scene and then it ended. The end was weird and while I did like it, it came too fast and just fell flat. We also didn't get to explore Zoe as a character as much as I would've liked.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Death, Homophobia, Vomit, and Pregnancy
Minor: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, and Medical content
#thighgap by Chandler Morrison
challenging
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
The biggest ED trigger warning I can possibly give. It has triggered me a little bit into unhealthy eating habits again, but that's my own fault.
It was an enjoyable read but I did think some parts were tacky like all the designer names and all the sunglasses. I also think Chandler Morrison has kind of taken advantage of EDs in this book. It's irresponsible and I wouldn't reccomend it to anyone. It was quick and his writing is good but the story is mid and the concept is not orchestrated well at all.
It was an enjoyable read but I did think some parts were tacky like all the designer names and all the sunglasses. I also think Chandler Morrison has kind of taken advantage of EDs in this book. It's irresponsible and I wouldn't reccomend it to anyone. It was quick and his writing is good but the story is mid and the concept is not orchestrated well at all.
Brainwyrms by Alison Rumfitt
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I hated it. I told my friends I wouldn't finish it. But I couldn't look away.
JK Rowling with parasites in her eyes, fox shit, incest, transphobia... and many many worms.
Disgusting, twisted, horny. I loved it in a fucked up kinda way. 4 stars as I found Vanya's parts in the italic writing hard to follow at times.
JK Rowling with parasites in her eyes, fox shit, incest, transphobia... and many many worms.
Disgusting, twisted, horny. I loved it in a fucked up kinda way. 4 stars as I found Vanya's parts in the italic writing hard to follow at times.
Audition by Ryū Murakami
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- 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
4.75
Piercing by Ryū Murakami
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
In the Miso Soup by Ryū Murakami
dark
reflective
tense
fast-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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child death, Death, Gore, Mental illness, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Blood
Moderate: Fatphobia, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Excrement, Grief, Cannibalism, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Homophobia, Pedophilia, Racism, Medical content, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
The Goodbye Cat by Hiro Arikawa
emotional
hopeful
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Cute, sad, cats