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somebodys_fool's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Self harm, Body horror, and Blood
poisoned_icecream's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Self harm, and Body horror
Moderate: Bullying
bravesirtoaster's review
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
torrie_reads's review against another edition
3.0
This was a disturbing novella. It was pretty creepy and cringe. I loved where it was going and I had a ton of theories, but the ending fell a little flat.
It isn't that it wasn't good but it wasn't explained. The beginning doesn't tie into the end, at least that I noticed, and that is what really brought it down for me.
I loved the message of it and I think it is an important one. But I just wish some things were tied up.
It isn't that it wasn't good but it wasn't explained. The beginning doesn't tie into the end, at least that I noticed, and that is what really brought it down for me.
I loved the message of it and I think it is an important one. But I just wish some things were tied up.
thomaswjoyce's review against another edition
5.0
Weird and creepy from the very start and throughout, this is the stuff of nightmares. I was instantly gripped by the mood Rocksteady created, unnerving the reader when the protagonist's Poppa arrived to rescue her. Then the creepiness factor goes off the scale as, through the use of the first person narrative, we are gradually drawn into the murky depths of the narrator's worst nightmares. The author's ability to create such dark and disturbing scenes are a joy to behold. But this isn't simply an exercise to see how much Rocksteady can gross us out. I mean, there is plenty of that. But she also examines the idea of what it means to be an outcast, the lengths to which some of us will go to be accepted, and the despair and depression that many young people feel when they fail to feel that acceptance. These scenes offer a momentary moving respite from the sheer horror of the narrator's fight for survival. A thrilling read that will keep you gripped until the very last page.
exorcismofemilyreed's review against another edition
4.0
"She would always remember that darkness within darkness, her own private pocket of hell."
This small novella has a lot of goodness going on inside of it. Like Jagged Teeth is about a girl who is being harassed while walking home, and her grandpa pulls up to save the day. The only problem is that he's been dead for years. She gets to his apartment, and things are...wrong.
There is more depth to this story than I expected. Part of the horror is dealing with grief, loss, and forgiveness. This book is grim, and if you pick it up, don't expect for it to be a fun read. It's heavy, and it will stick with you.
Like Jagged Teeth is unsettling as hell, and I loved how Betty Rocksteady described the creepiness and nastiness of what was going on. This book may turn your stomach a bit, and it's a solid read. I recommend this book for fans of other dark novellas like Kealan Patrick Burke's. I can't wait to read more from Betty Rocksteady!
This small novella has a lot of goodness going on inside of it. Like Jagged Teeth is about a girl who is being harassed while walking home, and her grandpa pulls up to save the day. The only problem is that he's been dead for years. She gets to his apartment, and things are...wrong.
There is more depth to this story than I expected. Part of the horror is dealing with grief, loss, and forgiveness. This book is grim, and if you pick it up, don't expect for it to be a fun read. It's heavy, and it will stick with you.
Like Jagged Teeth is unsettling as hell, and I loved how Betty Rocksteady described the creepiness and nastiness of what was going on. This book may turn your stomach a bit, and it's a solid read. I recommend this book for fans of other dark novellas like Kealan Patrick Burke's. I can't wait to read more from Betty Rocksteady!
kingjason's review
4.0
This short horror story feels like an epic by the time you reach the end, right from the start you're thrown into the madness. Betty starts messing with your mind, giving you an obvious threat to focus on and then side swiping you with the main threat. This knocks you off balance and like the main character you take a long time to catch up with what is going on in the story. You'll also find yourself urging Jacalyn along as she tries to stay focus on what is real and what is not. I did get worried as I was fast running out of pages with no end in sight, luckily the brilliantly name Betty Rocksteady finds a great way of ending things.
I loved how the writing keeps you off-kilter and of course all the gruesomeness helps big time. :-)
Blog review: https://felcherman.wordpress.com/2019/09/23/like-jagged-teeth-by-betty-rocksteady/
I loved how the writing keeps you off-kilter and of course all the gruesomeness helps big time. :-)
Blog review: https://felcherman.wordpress.com/2019/09/23/like-jagged-teeth-by-betty-rocksteady/
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