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yikesofikeso's review against another edition
4.5
Reminded me of “The Thickety”, a series I loved as a tween, but with more complex themes / execution. Delightful read!
kat_reads_horror's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I really wanted to read this in October but didn't have time, but what a perfect book to read during Women's History Month.
Puritanical life in Bethel is turned upside down by a curse of Blood, Blight, Darkness and Slaughter as Immanuel learns about her families dark past and the towns even darker present.
Immanuel was the strong character I needed this month. Her wonder, determination, and will propelled the story to horrific and at times satisfying highs. Good for her vibes until the end. Alexis writes beautifully and thoughtfully. I loved every page. Usually, I don't re-read books(mainly because my TBR would never dwindle) but I imagine this one will come back off the shelf.
"True evil wore skin of good men. It uttered prayers, not curses. It feigned mercy where there was only malice. It studied scriptures only to spit out lies."
Puritanical life in Bethel is turned upside down by a curse of Blood, Blight, Darkness and Slaughter as Immanuel learns about her families dark past and the towns even darker present.
Immanuel was the strong character I needed this month. Her wonder, determination, and will propelled the story to horrific and at times satisfying highs. Good for her vibes until the end. Alexis writes beautifully and thoughtfully. I loved every page. Usually, I don't re-read books(mainly because my TBR would never dwindle) but I imagine this one will come back off the shelf.
"True evil wore skin of good men. It uttered prayers, not curses. It feigned mercy where there was only malice. It studied scriptures only to spit out lies."
mushroom_fairy_in_the_woods's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- 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
4.25
rc_jam's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
tiphreads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, and Body horror
nightwillowfox's review against another edition
2.0
okay this book, had very little witches, mention of witches saying there is curses due to witches but nothing else. Horrorr I don't know really were maybe near the end. It is just a book taking place in history. It fewlt like some of the belief systerm was bases loosing off of mormon's beliefes(or something close to it).
I found the witch part of the story lack luster, I guess I wanted something a little more but it wasn'ted. I should have dnfed it because I was bored most of the time.
Will not read the 2nd book.
I found the witch part of the story lack luster, I guess I wanted something a little more but it wasn'ted. I should have dnfed it because I was bored most of the time.
Will not read the 2nd book.
entre_fanon_y_weil's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Animal death, Confinement, Religious bigotry, Sexual assault, Torture, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Pandemic/Epidemic, Gore, Bullying, Blood, Child death, Classism, Racism, and Sexism
birdsandbooks1975's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
dinosaurhorrorshow's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
5.0