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fresholivebread's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Their relationship is still my most favourite thing ever, Whyborne is so supportive in his loving, gawky way, and he fights tooth and nail to protect Griffin. But he faces his own issues, and Griffin is also solidly there for him. There are still plenty of sweet, intimate moments amidst the struggle and I really enjoyed them. As for the mystery, I gotta say though it's engrossing, it's also *really* creepy, and some parts are difficult to read.
Graphic: Forced institutionalization and Violence
Moderate: Homophobia and Torture
Minor: Rape
pvbobrien's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Confinement, Sexual content, and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Medical trauma, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Blood, Gun violence, and Homophobia
Minor: Mental illness, Rape, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, and Sexual assault
jennifox's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Forced institutionalization, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexual violence, Blood, Confinement, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Homophobia, and Outing
winglesswarrior's review
4.0
Graphic: Forced institutionalization
mustnotblink's review
- 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
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.
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
magicpreppy's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
I love Whyborne and Griffin so much at this point. I think I could read about them watching paint dry and still be entertained.
Graphic: Forced institutionalization
inferiorwit's review
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Ableism, Blood, Physical abuse, Cursing, Gun violence, Homophobia, Sexual content, Torture, Drug use, Kidnapping, Violence, Forced institutionalization, and Mental illness
Minor: Sexual violence, Rape, and Sexual assault