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The Six Deaths of the Saint by Alix E. Harrow
5.0
dark mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Yeah, yeah, I know I’m late to the party. This was a beautifully crafted little piece. It reminded me of the distressing short stories I read as a child in school - the ones that stick with you forever. 

Also when second-person narration works, IT WORKS.

CW: death (child), war, murder, injury, gore, toxic relationship, child abuse, body horror, torture, genocide, gaslighting, suicide