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The Spirit Bares Its Teeth

By: Andrew Joseph White
Narrated by: Raphael Corkhill
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INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!

A blood-soaked and nauseating triumph that cuts like a scalpel and reads like your darkest nightmare.

 New York Times bestselling author Andrew Joseph White returns with the transgressive gothic horror of our time!

Mors vincit omnia. Death conquers all.

London, 1883. The Veil between the living and dead has thinned. Violet-eyed mediums commune with spirits under the watchful eye of the Royal Speaker Society, and sixteen-year-old trans, autistic Silas Bell would rather rip out his violet eyes than become an obedient Speaker wife.

After a failed attempt to escape an arranged marriage, Silas is diagnosed with Veil sickness—a mysterious disease sending violet-eyed women into madness—and shipped away to Braxton’s Finishing School and Sanitorium. When the ghosts of missing students start begging Silas for help, he decides to reach into Braxton’s innards and expose its guts to the world—so long as the school doesn’t break him first.

Featuring an autistic trans protagonist in a historical setting, Andrew Joseph White’s much-anticipated sophomore novel does not back down from exposing the violence of the patriarchy and the harm inflicted on trans youth who are forced into conformity.

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I do not have a bad word to say about this book.
The story was gripping and beautifully crafted. There was not a single dull moment to the very last word. The main character was compelling and so so relatable as a queer autistic. I would kill and die for him.

The narrator brought it to life with excellent skill, every character had a distinct voice and they showcased the tone - especially in the more intense scenes.

I also appreciate the care that Andrew has for his readers. The content warning at the beginning was a very welcome addition that more authors should do. I love more upsetting books but it’s so refreshing to know exactly what to expect to mentally prepare.

Basically I could not recommend this book enough

Excellent read that I will never stop thinking about

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There were several times I was so scared I had to stop reading. I felt so connected to the characters and the bravery they showed. Very compelling read. An instant favourite.

Terrifying, compelling and beautiful

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