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madsmcw_reads's review
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book was just so meh and okay. I absolutely loved the premise. I thought this was going to give me Downtown Abbey vibes but I just got a bunch of blahness.
There are a lot of characters to keep track of. It felt like once I was finally familiar with everyone someone new would get added in. And for the most part, I really didn't like most of the characters. They were rude, conniving, and only looking out for themselves. I did really like both Cora and Sybil's characters and I love the friendship that blossomed between them.Â
I expected more romance from Cora and Ivo, but the times they were at odds with each other. The one scene I absolutely loved between them was when they played the piano together, and I wanted to see more of that dynamic between the two. It just felt like Cora kept giving and giving and giving and Ivo couldn't care less. I like how their story ended, but dang, it could have been a more enjoyable journey getting there.
The storyline kept me intrigued enough to get to the end, but I was mostly just bored.Â
There are a lot of characters to keep track of. It felt like once I was finally familiar with everyone someone new would get added in. And for the most part, I really didn't like most of the characters. They were rude, conniving, and only looking out for themselves. I did really like both Cora and Sybil's characters and I love the friendship that blossomed between them.Â
I expected more romance from Cora and Ivo, but the times they were at odds with each other. The one scene I absolutely loved between them was when they played the piano together, and I wanted to see more of that dynamic between the two. It just felt like Cora kept giving and giving and giving and Ivo couldn't care less. I like how their story ended, but dang, it could have been a more enjoyable journey getting there.
The storyline kept me intrigued enough to get to the end, but I was mostly just bored.Â
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity
Moderate: Death
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