house_of_hannah's review
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
3.5
Let's just take a second and applaud this fantastic cover. It's the first thing that caught my eye and drew me into this story. The author's note at the beginning also had me questioning what I was getting into here. I love that the grimoire is presented as real, and the concept of a book that is known to change what's written inside it, while not new, is always interesting.
The format of the book honestly reminded me of the Bible with the thin, column-like structure. I feel like that might be intentional considering the nature of the grimoire, and the knowledge it's supposed to hold.
Unfortunately, I don't think the four stories are equal in terms of how they held my interest, but this was definitely one of the more unique reads of the year for me. I will for sure be looking into this authors other stories, and keeping an eye on future works.
The format of the book honestly reminded me of the Bible with the thin, column-like structure. I feel like that might be intentional considering the nature of the grimoire, and the knowledge it's supposed to hold.
Unfortunately, I don't think the four stories are equal in terms of how they held my interest, but this was definitely one of the more unique reads of the year for me. I will for sure be looking into this authors other stories, and keeping an eye on future works.
jedilibrarian's review
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Horror isn’t usually my go-to genre, but I really enjoyed this book. It’s well-researched, and the historically-accurate details blended well with the fictional elements. The book unfolds over the course of six interconnected stories set in 17th century Europe. The pace is steady. The tension and curiosity build with each story. As you answer one question, you think of three more. Once you reach the end, you’ll want to re-read it looking for all of the details and connections you missed the first time.
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