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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? It's complicated
3.0
I almost gave up on this one, the beginning was so slow and unappealing. But I'm invested in the series now and didn't think skipping a book would be a good idea. I was almost 100 pages in before I was really enjoying myself. David Talbot is not my favorite character. He is creepy and not charming enough for me to see past it. Lestat is hardly in this one. I felt a little lost on some details since I haven't read any of the Wayfair Witches series.
Learning more about the Talamasca was interesting, particularly regarding the mysterious Elders. It was cool to return to Louis' story. Merrick makes a nice addition to the list of characters.
Learning more about the Talamasca was interesting, particularly regarding the mysterious Elders. It was cool to return to Louis' story. Merrick makes a nice addition to the list of characters.
Content Warnings
Minor: Pedophilia and Incest
Very large age gap relationships, a relationship between an older adult and a "barely-legal" adult, an adult being sexually attracted to a child (who has pseudo-custody of her and claims to develop a father-daughter bond with her) who has sex with her when she is an adult
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