tangleroot_eli's review against another edition
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Soooo many mixed feelings about this one. I really like magical mysteries. This one clips along at a fairly good pace, and having the investigator be an outsider is a nice take on the genre.
But I felt so frustrated by the MC (static and underdeveloped), the interview scenes (tortuous), and the ending I felt very unsatisfied when I reached the end.
I don’t know if Gailey intends to return to Ivy’s world, but I don’t think I’d follow if they do.
But I felt so frustrated by the MC (static and underdeveloped), the interview scenes (tortuous), and the ending
Spoiler
Ivy says that turning the killer in won’t be justice, but it also lets them dodge all accountability, and this killer REALLY needs to be held accountable.I don’t know if Gailey intends to return to Ivy’s world, but I don’t think I’d follow if they do.
Graphic: Grief, Body horror, Gore, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Death of parent, Abortion, Vomit, Cancer, Alcoholism, Terminal illness, Alcohol, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Fatphobia, Suicidal thoughts, Eating disorder, and Infidelity
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