This one felt like the female counterpart to The Reformatory by Tananarive Due. The writing style was a bit more "young" feeling in comparison, but not in any way that detracts from the story. I also loved that the characters being trans and Silas being autistic were used in ways that were realistic and part of the plot and not just shoehorned in for clout to get the book on a "diversity" list. The ending was great, and I appreciated all of the characters. They played their roles and played them well. I also enjoyed being able to see snippets of the spirits' thoughts and perspectives and it added to the narrative with exposing their lore without needing it to be explicitly stated all of the time. Definitely pick this one up if The Reformatory was your cup of tea

This book was everything I thought The Substance was going to be. A little unhinged, but in the best way. The ending was a poetic fit, especially with how much a lot of anti-aging treatments and cosmetic surgery do more harm than good in the long run. It was symbolic, too, in a lot of ways. Overall, definitely loved this book, and would recommend it

This was a tale of dysfunctional family dynamics coupled with an overactive protective defense mechanism and an overwhelming will to survive. The paranoia laced throughout the book gives you a scene of an enemy on the other side of the wall, something that especially resonated in today's times with people being more divided than ever, just to find out that maybe the true enemy is inner demons all along. The ending was bittersweet, but it was one I appreciated. I also liked the openness of never fully knowing what the complete outside world was like but instead seeing the dichotomy of the two different sanctuaries that Evie found herself in. I would definitely recommend it if you're into dystopian vibes and human connection.

I enjoyed this one. I wasn't sure if it was going to be too much like American Psycho, but it took it to a different nihilistic level and I enjoyed it. It really makes you think about the apathy of not only the rich, but modern society as a whole, and I appreciated that.

It is crazy how everything was so much worse than what we imagined, and that's saying a lot. It was also interesting to see Kevin's true role in what happened behind the scenes. I appreciate Shari not putting her siblings' stories on blast. A painful read, to be sure, but one that doesn't just show abuse, it shows the struggles of self-acceptance, mental health, and leaves with a story of hope. It is horrible what Shari went through, but this book especially is a reminder that people who suffered under abusers aren't victims: they are survivors, and so much more than the stories of what other people inflict upon them.

This book can basically be summed up with "man is obsessed with a woman to stalker levels" tbh

Definitely pick up a copy before Zuck tries to get it banned