corncake's review
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This is a genre-bending story: It’s a magical thriller meets a cynical romance, with a touch of noir mystery sprinkled in. I find the writing smart, witty, and misanthropic with morally ambiguous characters and ending. I find most of the characters, but especially our MC to be dislikable, but so enjoyable in a literary format.
I have complicated feelings about this book, and I would definitely say this is for a very niche target audience. But I can acknowledge the author’s craft, even if I’m not a huge fan of the book itself.
Trigger Warning: Fabricated SA story from our MC.
I have complicated feelings about this book, and I would definitely say this is for a very niche target audience. But I can acknowledge the author’s craft, even if I’m not a huge fan of the book itself.
Trigger Warning: Fabricated SA story from our MC.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Death
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