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mustnotblink's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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
4.5
This is easily my favorite and also the hardest of these books to read. Trigger Warnings: Homophobia, Forced Institutionalization, Sexual Assault, Violence, Mental Illness - if any of these are major triggers for you then seek out specific spoilers to make sure you will be comfortable with the book's contents.
WOW, shit really hits the fan in this book. I don't know if it is because I am queer, but even the 'normal' storyline regarding Griffin's family was very relatable and a big deal. Combining the tension of that situation with the weight and horror of The Dweller made the weight of this book seem so much bigger than the others. I spent a good deal of time on the edge of my seat sincerely horrified by the consequences if everything ended poorly for the characters.
This is the first time I have wished for a peak at Griffin's POV. Whyborne's POV is really great, but both protagonists are keeping cards close to their chests - so having an additional pov would just make it even better. I am also a little horrified at how often people get jumped with no police/anyone noticing, but then I remember Widdershins is the Nightvale of victorian cosmic horror and calm down.
WOW, shit really hits the fan in this book. I don't know if it is because I am queer, but even the 'normal' storyline regarding Griffin's family was very relatable and a big deal. Combining the tension of that situation with the weight and horror of The Dweller made the weight of this book seem so much bigger than the others. I spent a good deal of time on the edge of my seat sincerely horrified by the consequences if everything ended poorly for the characters.
This is the first time I have wished for a peak at Griffin's POV. Whyborne's POV is really great, but both protagonists are keeping cards close to their chests - so having an additional pov would just make it even better. I am also a little horrified at how often people get jumped with no police/anyone noticing, but then I remember Widdershins is the Nightvale of victorian cosmic horror and calm down.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Death, Forced institutionalization, Gore, Homophobia, Gun violence, Mental illness, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Violence, Torture, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Blood, Classism, Cursing, Fire/Fire injury, Kidnapping, Medical content, and Sexism
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