The Shape of Water

This cover is gorgeous and we all know I'm a monster romance girly, but I'm going to be honest, I only read this book to fulfill a prompt. I remember going into the movie thinking I would love it and it was just okay, so I went into the book knowing it would be okay at best. Guillermo de Toro is known for his dark movies, but it's rough when it is translated into written word. The rampant misogyny, racism, violence, and gore, while expected, was grating. I love Giles and I love the creature. Everyone else was written as the worst kind of stereotype. I was going to rewatch the movie after reading...but I'm good. Once was enough.