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reading_bear22's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Moderate: Alcoholism, Classism, Child abuse, Abandonment, Violence, and Death of parent
aformeracceleratedreader's review
4.25
Graphic: Blood, Death of parent, and Death
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Fire/Fire injury, and Grief
Minor: Alcoholism, Racism, and Colonisation
saliwali's review
- 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
Graphic: Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Emotional abuse, Blood, Child abuse, Death, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Addiction, Bullying, Drug abuse, and Gaslighting
wrensreadingroom's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Vomit, Body horror, Bullying, Death, Death of parent, Gun violence, Grief, Sexism, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Abandonment, Alcohol, Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Animal cruelty, Colonisation, Cursing, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Chronic illness, and Emotional abuse
onceuponasillylittlebook's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Ethiopian setting was interesting and learning about what a debtera is and does makes a change from the typical Christian exorcisms although there wasn't much worldbuilding beyond that.
The romance was cute with some great banter. Lots of introspection and character growth. I love a story where roles are switched and the FL protects and saves the ML.
The horror elements were scattered throughout and not a major part of the story, nor were there any tense moments or jumps cares, just the slightly spooky atmosphere of a haunted house (I'm quite thick-skinned though so some might find it a bit scarier!).
Some trigger warnings for physical abuse.
Worth a read if you like romance and horror!
Minor: Blood, Death, Abandonment, Child abuse, Death of parent, and Physical abuse
notapenguin's review
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Violence, Emotional abuse, and Confinement
Moderate: Death, Racism, Slavery, and Child abuse
Minor: Body horror, Blood, Death of parent, and Abandonment
maregred's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Body horror, Blood, and Death
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Violence, Child abuse, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Colonisation, Sexism, and Racism
icapturethecastle's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Death of parent and Blood
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, Blood, and Gore
Minor: Violence, Suicidal thoughts, Slavery, and Racism
puttingwingsonwords's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The atmosphere of the ice cold house in the middle of the desert was perfectly creepy. But here I also felt like the horror would have benefited from a little more time to breathe. I guess I like my gothic horror with a little less action and a little more dread. I did love the way warding off the Evil Eye worked with the crafting of amulets, magic as a precise & complex skill.
Overall it was a great book, just a little rushed at times for my taste. It works well as a Jane Eyre retelling, but it also stands on its own. I recommend it if you like YA fantasy and/or romance and gothic horror.
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Physical abuse, and Blood
Moderate: Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Body horror, Classism, Death of parent, and Violence
Minor: Alcoholism, Fire/Fire injury, and Suicidal thoughts
zias's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Blood, Death of parent, Death, and Physical abuse
Minor: Alcohol