nas_books's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
empressteresa's review against another edition
4.0
amazing, like a classic gothic novel w a fantastical twist :)
the beginning was a little slow, but it quickly picks up and keeps u thinking!!
the beginning was a little slow, but it quickly picks up and keeps u thinking!!
tms98's review against another edition
4.0
Ondanks dat het boek compleet anders was dan ik verwacht had, was dit super aangenaam om te lezen en was Miren een geweldig morally gray personage waarbij de first person geweldig uitkwam. Alleen mochten sommige scènes iets meer tijd krijgen om te ademen, dat zou de enigste manier zijn waarop dit nog een beter boek had kunnen zijn. Absolute aanrader.
jesforeverlostinbooks's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
4.0
This isn’t my normal genre but I really enjoyed this dark fantasy. This book takes it easy… building slowly… a strange old house, an old family with a decaying lineage & dark secrets. I listened to the audio & I loved the Irish accent that brought Miren to life. Very gothic, & later, quite mythical. Full of merfolk, mystery, kelpies, magic, curses, & blood. The language is evocative & powerful. The folkloric tales that are sprinkled throughout the book give the story & characters added depth.
When Miren's grandfather dies, her grandmother Aoife, the last true O'Malley, decides to marry her to her distant cousin to help refill the family coffers. Knowing that her reservations against the match will go unhindered, Miren plots her own way out of the union and goes in search of family elsewhere. This book is full of morally gray characters… some are just plain evil & others have reasons for their questionable behaviors. I like Miren... she is a hard one to gauge... We see the world through her eyes. As the story progresses, we see she's capable of great kindness & cares for others. But at the same time, she's capable of quick, ruthless action when threatened. She's smart, though distrustful; quick to suss out lies, & willing to dish out her own justice when she feels it necessary.
cloudyqueer's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
cassie_b's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
kaseymcaleavey's review against another edition
4.0
This book is not what I would call dark, but I still enjoyed it. It has its semi dark moments (sacrifices, imprisonment, murder), but those didn’t cast a shadow on the whole story.
I loved the fairytale, magic, and the plot of this story.
I loved the fairytale, magic, and the plot of this story.