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A review by ibjilln
Phaedra by Laura Shepperson
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
As a retelling I enjoyed it. As a stand-alone book I think it could've been pushed further and the characters more well developed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Confinement, Suicide, Grief, and Pregnancy
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Gore, Slavery, Alcohol, and War