enchantressreads's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Animal cruelty, Blood, and Death
cobbdawg127's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
An enchanting Australian gothic novella full of rich and thrilling folk tales woven beautifully into a single narrative. This was very reminiscent of Over The Garden Wall with its gradual unraveling of the dark lore surrounding the secluded and deeply haunted Inglewell District. An excellent mystery and a gorgeously told story.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Death, Violence, and Murder
annabend's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Not bad, but the writing lost me and the ending was not all that satisfying. The writing was too ornate and disjointed. I was confused for the better part of this story. However, I do want to say that the atmosphere was great. The shell of the world Kathleen Jennings created was interesting and dark, I wish there was more to it, though, and I wish the characters were more fleshed out. This has all the creepy, gothic family drama and storytelling I should have loved, but I couldn't connect with the story in a way I thought I would.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
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