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ominousspectre's review
challenging
dark
tense
4.75
*Mind the content warnings!*
I loved Sorcerer of the Wildeeps, so seeing Kai Ashante Wilson's writing style paired with horror is such a treat. Truly one of my top authors to look out for right now.
This can be a tough one if you're someone who hates non-linear storytelling, but I especially like that for horror. The mix of magic and historical events worked really well, especially for this theme of the loss of generational stories and how that harms the community. I get very existential about cultural loss ALOT, so this itched something.
The cherry on top is the dad's notes throughout the story, especially his suggestions/edits. I loved that touch so much.
I loved Sorcerer of the Wildeeps, so seeing Kai Ashante Wilson's writing style paired with horror is such a treat. Truly one of my top authors to look out for right now.
This can be a tough one if you're someone who hates non-linear storytelling, but I especially like that for horror. The mix of magic and historical events worked really well, especially for this theme of the loss of generational stories and how that harms the community. I get very existential about cultural loss ALOT, so this itched something.
The cherry on top is the dad's notes throughout the story, especially his suggestions/edits. I loved that touch so much.
Graphic: Racism and Violence
Minor: Police brutality, Sexual violence, and Slavery
belladonnashrike's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
I would love for this to be extended into an entire book. wow. wonderfully written and incredibly haunting
Graphic: Violence and Death
Moderate: Child death
Minor: Racism, Vomit, Slavery, and Police brutality
f18's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, Murder, Death, Death of parent, Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Racism, Racial slurs, Mass/school shootings, and Hate crime
Moderate: Child death, Rape, Grief, and Vomit
Minor: Antisemitism, Sexual content, Police brutality, and Slavery
sahibooknerd's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Beautifully written but so horrific and tragic. A very devastating ending that broke me.
Graphic: Violence and Racism
Lot of mentions of historical and contemporary killings of Black people by white people; and one horrific mass violence scene ending with lots of deaths
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