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Tender Is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica
4.75
dark sad fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

This book is so well written. The horror of excepted cannibalism is shocking. It's portrayed realistically, and that's where the horror truly lies. This story is also so addictive that you don't want to put it down.

I guess the ending and sudden-ish change of the main character is the only thing that is missing for that perfect 5/5. I felt like the ending was too rushed, chapter 18 didn't really need to be in the story, so I wish that was cut and chapter 19 became more fleshed out. The change in Marcos was not super sudden, but a bit too rushed for the drastic actions of the ending. 

If you are a fan of horror, I highly recommend this book.

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