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A review by phoenixlovesbooks
The Woods All Black by Lee Mandelo
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
This was marketed to me as a trans horror novel, and it feels more like a romance book than a horror book. I thought the representation of figuring out you're trans and then trying to live your life was super spot on.
I'd say go into this book expecting great trans rep, gore, and a fair bit of romance
I'd say go into this book expecting great trans rep, gore, and a fair bit of romance
Graphic: Deadnaming, Gore, Sexual assault, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Death of parent