professorplum318's review
challenging
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
kerrousel's review
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
obitus's review
adventurous
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? No
4.0
thatchickengirl23's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Death, Murder, Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Sexism, and Suicide
Moderate: Kidnapping, Cursing, Grief, Trafficking, Violence, Classism, and Confinement
Minor: Homophobia and Sexual content
maridotbooks's review
4.0
it took a while to get my bearings straight in this one but it was worth it! i loved all of the characters and it was a fun mystery.
hathorslibrary's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
swampkun's review
5.0
I couldn’t put this book down! The prose is enticing, the dialogue reads as realistic (with each character having strongly defined, unique voices), and the mystery keeps you guessing until the end. I adore the banter between the two main characters especially, and I hope there’s plans for a sequel.
Highly recommend for fans of The Alienist series, Crimson Peak, and the Guy Ritchie Sherlock Holmes films.
My only criticism is that the book (slight spoilers) introduced a supernatural element at the very very very end, which felt out of nowhere when the rest of the book felt grounded in reality.
Highly recommend for fans of The Alienist series, Crimson Peak, and the Guy Ritchie Sherlock Holmes films.
My only criticism is that the book (slight spoilers) introduced a supernatural element at the very very very end, which felt out of nowhere when the rest of the book felt grounded in reality.
sarahfeats's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
kiramke's review
3.0
I didn't enjoy the paranormal and in general it could've used some editing. Not really my jam. There's some likability in the writing but overall not really for me.
jmdeal's review
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75