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mybooksarenovel's review against another edition
4.0
I was expecting this to be a historical romance with some fantasy. But what it ended up being was not at all what I was expecting! It was more of folklore horror. Something in the vein of Holly Black (but more creepy sinister).
This was so good. Starts out a touch slow, but picks up momentum. The ending seemed a little lackluster after all the tension build-up, and fever-dream climax. But not bad, definitely on a happy note.
The folklore was excellent. And I want more stories like this one. I don't know The Ballad of Tam Lin well enough to tell if this is a retelling, or just a nod in that direction.
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book for review!
This was so good. Starts out a touch slow, but picks up momentum. The ending seemed a little lackluster after all the tension build-up, and fever-dream climax. But not bad, definitely on a happy note.
The folklore was excellent. And I want more stories like this one. I don't know The Ballad of Tam Lin well enough to tell if this is a retelling, or just a nod in that direction.
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book for review!
abbieday01's review against another edition
3.0
Honestly, I struggled a bit with this book. I found it slow, it did not draw me in or keep my attention. The FMC is determined to save her friends - but why? What was the background that created such a motivation? I just felt, maybe, a bit lost in this one. But Even with that it was not a terrible read and the premise of the story was interesting.
Received a free review copy in excjhange for an honest review
Received a free review copy in excjhange for an honest review
lottie1803's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-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
3.75
bookishrona's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.25
sea_uh_dahmay's review against another edition
3.0
A solid 4 stars until the ending it was so rushed even i didn’t like it and I’m simple
jpanslabyrinthofbooks's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
After organizing a celebration with friends, Moira Jean wakes the next morning with a hangover and strange feelings from the hallucinations that occurred throughout the night; men with antlers through their eyes, dancers enthralled with her companions, and strange environments in the dark. But once she realises that all of her friends are no longer in town, and their families believe they have moved away or eloped, Moira Jean confronts the Fae and realises the visions were far more real that she originally perceived.
The mystery and intrigue of the novel was tempting enough to keep reading page after page, following Moira as she discovers the truth. The book was reminiscent to the story of Pans Labyrinth, with offerings and bargains to save Moira Jean's loved ones. Rather than a focus of world building, the narrative focused on the strength and resolve building in Moira's character and the riddle-like tasks she must procure for the enigmatic and beautiful Dreamer Fae.
Although I did enjoy the narrative and characters in the book, some of the chapters seemed extensive and it aggravated me every time Moira was referred too with both names - a small niggling situation, but irritating.
The mystery and intrigue of the novel was tempting enough to keep reading page after page, following Moira as she discovers the truth. The book was reminiscent to the story of Pans Labyrinth, with offerings and bargains to save Moira Jean's loved ones. Rather than a focus of world building, the narrative focused on the strength and resolve building in Moira's character and the riddle-like tasks she must procure for the enigmatic and beautiful Dreamer Fae.
Although I did enjoy the narrative and characters in the book, some of the chapters seemed extensive and it aggravated me every time Moira was referred too with both names - a small niggling situation, but irritating.