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justmys's review
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Bullying, Death of parent, Blood, Self harm, Child abuse, Confinement, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Vomit and Torture
isabezza's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
4.0
Having read and reviewed The Near Witch before reading this short story, I feel grateful to have continued the series. I felt The Near Witch was lacking character development, but this was certainly attained here. This story improved my interest and affection for the central character, as well as introducing the reader to the different fantasy settings V.E. Schwab can write so well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Fire/Fire injury, Child abuse, and Blood
claudiamacpherson's review
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
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
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Physical abuse and Self harm
Minor: Gaslighting, Death, Death of parent, Blood, and Emotional abuse
belleanndthebook's review
dark
sad
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
I really related to this, and I thought it enhanced the story of The Near Witch, which to me means it was a good prequel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Bullying, and Self harm
Moderate: Death and Violence
Minor: Grief
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