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annaonthepage's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Suicide, and Grief
Moderate: Sexism, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Ableism, Child death, Fatphobia, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Terminal illness, Torture, Blood, Police brutality, Religious bigotry, Murder, Pregnancy, War, and Classism
gentle_garbage_baby's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I enjoyed this book. The story is really intriguing and is written really well. The characters are interesting too - Thomas especially as he struggles with his thoughts on religion in a religious-heavy society. I preferred the first half of the book to the second - it doesn't 'drop off' or get worse as a book by any means, I just preferred this half of the story. Would recommend for people who enjoy historical fiction, witches, and the ocean.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Violence, Death of parent, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Misogyny, Blood, and Murder
jamieleepilk's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
5.0
Thank you so much for Raven Books/Bloomsbury for sending this my way.
UK Release 3/2/22.
Myths, Monsters, and Mystery. All the glorious stuff you want in a brand new Historical fiction novel from what may be one of the most exciting debuts this year! A well plotted, rich historical fiction story with incredible written characters and thrilling horror.
Told from two time periods from the point of view of Thomas, one as a young man in 1643 returning to his home and then as an older man in 1703. You are instantly hooked from page one, it grips you so much that you can't turn yourself away for fear of missing something. Lots of mystery to keep it exciting and keep you guessing until the last page as you uncover the horrors and mystery of what's happening. Some parts of this do actually feel like they cross over into horror which I loved and made for perfect reading during the early dark nights! The writing style is beautiful and makes it a very atmospheric read that I still can't believe this a debut.
It's so annoying that this is a debut, I can't just go and get her other books. I loved this and can't wait to see what Rosie Andrews does next. Don't miss this in February. Also, can we just take a moment to appreciate the beautiful cover?
UK Release 3/2/22.
Myths, Monsters, and Mystery. All the glorious stuff you want in a brand new Historical fiction novel from what may be one of the most exciting debuts this year! A well plotted, rich historical fiction story with incredible written characters and thrilling horror.
Told from two time periods from the point of view of Thomas, one as a young man in 1643 returning to his home and then as an older man in 1703. You are instantly hooked from page one, it grips you so much that you can't turn yourself away for fear of missing something. Lots of mystery to keep it exciting and keep you guessing until the last page as you uncover the horrors and mystery of what's happening. Some parts of this do actually feel like they cross over into horror which I loved and made for perfect reading during the early dark nights! The writing style is beautiful and makes it a very atmospheric read that I still can't believe this a debut.
It's so annoying that this is a debut, I can't just go and get her other books. I loved this and can't wait to see what Rosie Andrews does next. Don't miss this in February. Also, can we just take a moment to appreciate the beautiful cover?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Blood, and Death of parent
Minor: Infertility, Fire/Fire injury, and War
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