jameson1's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
callikat's review against another edition
dark
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
3.5
I liked it! I just could not wrap my head around how Anne was SO talented that they just had to orchestrate her employment at one of the top museums in the world. She spoke seven languages but barely used any in the book, she really didn't seem that smart to me so it wasn't super believable.
millerryan97's review against another edition
3.0
I would give this a 3.5 ⭐️ rounded down.
You all know that I am a dark academic enthusiast, so this book definitely pulled me in. It’s mysterious and unsettling - much like the tarot cards these characters rely on.
Now, this was a pretty predictable read. Like, I was audibly saying, “Anne, come on. Put the pieces TOGETHER!” The ending was a little too quick for my liking. I wanted DRAMA! But, instead, well … you’ll find out for yourself.
You all know that I am a dark academic enthusiast, so this book definitely pulled me in. It’s mysterious and unsettling - much like the tarot cards these characters rely on.
Now, this was a pretty predictable read. Like, I was audibly saying, “Anne, come on. Put the pieces TOGETHER!” The ending was a little too quick for my liking. I wanted DRAMA! But, instead, well … you’ll find out for yourself.
etyines's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
good but so slow and so full of like "pity me pity me" sentiments :/
buuuut then again the blurb made it out to be like the cards would be a mysterious discovery and that there would be more supernatural elements.
very atmospheric though!
plot twist was CRAZY though did not see that coming at all
buuuut then again the blurb made it out to be like the cards would be a mysterious discovery and that there would be more supernatural elements.
very atmospheric though!
Spoiler
would have loved it so much more if it leaned into the codependency of the characters, the hunt for a serial killer, the race against time to publishplot twist was CRAZY though did not see that coming at all
camillek's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
tashshaw's review against another edition
dark
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
3.0
queenbee6's review against another edition
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Death of parent, Car accident, and Death
Minor: Drug use
baxteria23's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
aliencatl0rd's review against another edition
5.0
Magical. A bit spooky. A little murder. Library vibes. Awesome.