A review by m_reads
The One Who Eats Monsters by Casey Matthews

adventurous dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

The book seems to me to not really know where to position itself : parts are really graphic and dark, others are about teenagers figuring out romantic relationships with a definite YA, almost too lighthearted and innocent feel to them and then there are weirdly specific political references that seem out of context and with convoluted messaging behind them.
I really liked parts of it but would have prefered the story to decide on a genre and intended audience.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Torture, Violence, War

Moderate: Rape, Sexual violence