frannieman's review
dark
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
claudiashelf's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
❝ These are the times that scare her the most, the beginnings and endings: this is when the world is most unpredictable. ❞
Although it took me two weeks to finish this book, I still going to admit that I truly enjoyed reading this book. This sounds cliché but I’ll probably pick Bridget Collins’ book shortly.
Well— there are so many characters in this book, and even though there are many POVs from different characters, made it quite complicated and tricky to connect with any of the characters in this book, particularly. Because of that, I think one of the characters is not executed well. Not only were many characters that are hard to follow but I also thought this book was so slow, it just took me a long moment to get anywhere even tho I love how this book was so descriptive in every detail which I enjoyed. I believe, for some people this going to be a “boring” book but for those who love to read illustrative books with historical and dark academia as the main genre, this one is pretty fascinating and mesmerising.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
amy_bachnik's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-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
bookbloggerjanine's review against another edition
4.0
The Betrayals by Bridget Collins
I give this book 4 stars
In Montverre an exclusive institution tucked away in the mountains,the best and brightest study an arcane and mysterious game The Grand Jeu,as they have for centuries.But times are changing,and traditions being overturned - lf everything in your life was based on a lie,would you risk it all to tell the truth?
With such an exquisite cover l couldn’t wait to start reading what was inside. A beautifully written, imaginative and slightly mystical book. We’re introduced to Leo,Claire,Carfax,Emile,Simon,and the Rat and their somewhat complicated relationships.Involving romance,politics,religion and above all playing The Grand Jeu..The past and present descriptive storytelling is intricately interwoven.The intrigue deepens as the secrets are gradually revealed with one last final twist.
I give this book 4 stars
In Montverre an exclusive institution tucked away in the mountains,the best and brightest study an arcane and mysterious game The Grand Jeu,as they have for centuries.But times are changing,and traditions being overturned - lf everything in your life was based on a lie,would you risk it all to tell the truth?
With such an exquisite cover l couldn’t wait to start reading what was inside. A beautifully written, imaginative and slightly mystical book. We’re introduced to Leo,Claire,Carfax,Emile,Simon,and the Rat and their somewhat complicated relationships.Involving romance,politics,religion and above all playing The Grand Jeu..The past and present descriptive storytelling is intricately interwoven.The intrigue deepens as the secrets are gradually revealed with one last final twist.
rosy_posy's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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
5.0
I have no words except that this book truly is a tapestry and I’ve rarely been taken on such a rich journey.
papaya_'s review against another edition
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Death
graciebobbles's review against another edition
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
katherinejayne's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
After reading the Binding I was excited to read this from Collins but found it a bit harder to get into.
Once the initial difficulty passed I did find myself enjoying the book, but I’m still not sure I understand the world fully and I feel some of the secondary characters were redundant and didn’t actually add that much to the narrative.
I did like the ‘twist’ and the way the main characters paths ended. It wasn’t necessarily the happy end that you might expect, and I appreciate that.
Once the initial difficulty passed I did find myself enjoying the book, but I’m still not sure I understand the world fully and I feel some of the secondary characters were redundant and didn’t actually add that much to the narrative.
I did like the ‘twist’ and the way the main characters paths ended. It wasn’t necessarily the happy end that you might expect, and I appreciate that.
nordybailers's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-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
3.5
jordanmunro's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0