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160 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250884015
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Tordotcom
Publication date: 31 October 2023
Description
An eldritch historical fantasy of midwifery, monstrosity, and the rending of the world, for fans of The Essex Serpent and The Death of Jane Lawrence.In 17th-century London, unnatural babies are being born, with eyes made for the dark and webbed di...
Community Reviews Summary of 222 reviews
Moods
mysterious 70%
tense 41%
emotional 32%
challenging 20%
adventurous 13%
reflective 13%
sad 9%
hopeful 8%
informative 2%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 37%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Plot: 31% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 62% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 59% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Pregnancy, Child death, Body horrorModerate
Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Physical abuseMinor
Homophobia, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual assault
160 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250884015
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Tordotcom
Publication date: 31 October 2023
Description
An eldritch historical fantasy of midwifery, monstrosity, and the rending of the world, for fans of The Essex Serpent and The Death of Jane Lawrence.In 17th-century London, unnatural babies are being born, with eyes made for the dark and webbed di...
Community Reviews Summary of 222 reviews
Moods
mysterious 70%
tense 41%
emotional 32%
challenging 20%
adventurous 13%
reflective 13%
sad 9%
hopeful 8%
informative 2%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 37%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Plot: 31% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 62% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 59% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Pregnancy, Child death, Body horrorModerate
Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Physical abuseMinor
Homophobia, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual assault