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oliviasfantasyreads's review
3.0
I received an audio arc of this book and am giving my honest feedback.
As far as the audio goes it’s great. I really enjoyed the narration and no problem seeing the story as she told it.
As for the actual story… I am angry.
Her family sucked so bad. Even with the reveal at the end, they still did so many horrible things!
They blamed her for deaths because as a child she had a dream and did not tell anyone about it.
They then treated her like a curse or evil person because she could see people’s deaths.
They put the blame of the circus losing people on her.
Then she had to see her mothers death.
And as her mother got sicker and sicker, they forced her to pay for her care… even though atleast her uncle had money to spare as he was always offering to pay for anything but his sisters care.
No wonder the girl created an imaginary friend.. Everyone in her life sucked!
When her family saw her talking to herself did they try to get her help or treatment… no!
They manipulated her out of her family’s shares in a very condescending and humiliating scene.
Even at her mother’s funeral everyone was an ass to her.
Best part of this whole story was when I thought Callum was going to get off’ed by the very thing he stole from her… okay I’m being dramatic but that would have been some sweet karma!
Also I don’t know any 10 year old boy who would spend 12+ years with some weird ass grudge against a girl who had a dream.
Let’s not mention that same boy stalked her out and tried to kill her… almost killing others in the process… but didn’t receive any punishment. I’m glad he got stabbed.
So my main issue is by the end it seems like we’re suppose to understand why the family treated her that way. It’s as though all is forgiven. No! Her condition did not justify any of the actions above.
Best thing that girl could do was get her horse and wagon and get as far as she can from those people.
The reveal towards the end is what makes this story. I did not see that coming. Golding does a fantastic job of laying clues throughout but keeping your attention elsewhere. So at the time I didn’t realize it, but once you find out it’s like “ohhhhhh!”
Overall I enjoyed the concept and the main character’s plot. What held this book back for me was the irrational behavior of her family and the circus.
As far as the audio goes it’s great. I really enjoyed the narration and no problem seeing the story as she told it.
As for the actual story… I am angry.
Her family sucked so bad. Even with the reveal at the end, they still did so many horrible things!
They blamed her for deaths because as a child she had a dream and did not tell anyone about it.
They then treated her like a curse or evil person because she could see people’s deaths.
They put the blame of the circus losing people on her.
Then she had to see her mothers death.
And as her mother got sicker and sicker, they forced her to pay for her care… even though atleast her uncle had money to spare as he was always offering to pay for anything but his sisters care.
No wonder the girl created an imaginary friend.. Everyone in her life sucked!
When her family saw her talking to herself did they try to get her help or treatment… no!
They manipulated her out of her family’s shares in a very condescending and humiliating scene.
Even at her mother’s funeral everyone was an ass to her.
Best part of this whole story was when I thought Callum was going to get off’ed by the very thing he stole from her… okay I’m being dramatic but that would have been some sweet karma!
Also I don’t know any 10 year old boy who would spend 12+ years with some weird ass grudge against a girl who had a dream.
Let’s not mention that same boy stalked her out and tried to kill her… almost killing others in the process… but didn’t receive any punishment. I’m glad he got stabbed.
So my main issue is by the end it seems like we’re suppose to understand why the family treated her that way. It’s as though all is forgiven. No! Her condition did not justify any of the actions above.
Best thing that girl could do was get her horse and wagon and get as far as she can from those people.
The reveal towards the end is what makes this story. I did not see that coming. Golding does a fantastic job of laying clues throughout but keeping your attention elsewhere. So at the time I didn’t realize it, but once you find out it’s like “ohhhhhh!”
Overall I enjoyed the concept and the main character’s plot. What held this book back for me was the irrational behavior of her family and the circus.
jackie_reads_314's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Gripping until the very end.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Terminal illness, Death of parent, Body horror, Bullying, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
crystalblu's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
3.25
kerasalwaysreading's review against another edition
5.0
This was a fantastic dark read, filled with death and familial ties, all set against the backdrop of a circus.
Told in dual linear timelines, past and present, we see Faith at 22 and also at 10 years old. Born a Harrington and raised in the circus lifestyle, it is all she has ever known. But the family’s past has seen some serious tragedy. She along with other passed-on women in her family were given a special sight, one that everyone else fears. Faith can see how you will die by looking into your eyes and it all started at 10, when she dreamed about her brother, Tommy’s death. There was a fracture in the family after that, causing people to distance themselves from her. But she always had her mother and her best friend, Betsy.
Now, while still having a sharehold in the family business, she is still there, but under contract not to look into people’s deaths. When a freak accident happens and her friend asks her to do something she shouldn’t do, her world begins to crumble… leaving people even more afraid of her.
What continues is a spiral of events that leave Faith on the verge of losing everything. Her limits are tested, she grieves losses, but ultimately she finds what she is capable of.
I thought this book was masterful. I found myself not trying to read deeper into bigger meanings, just happy to be enjoying the ride. And that made the read so much more enjoyable. I wasn’t looking for twists, just reveling in a really good book.
Told in dual linear timelines, past and present, we see Faith at 22 and also at 10 years old. Born a Harrington and raised in the circus lifestyle, it is all she has ever known. But the family’s past has seen some serious tragedy. She along with other passed-on women in her family were given a special sight, one that everyone else fears. Faith can see how you will die by looking into your eyes and it all started at 10, when she dreamed about her brother, Tommy’s death. There was a fracture in the family after that, causing people to distance themselves from her. But she always had her mother and her best friend, Betsy.
Now, while still having a sharehold in the family business, she is still there, but under contract not to look into people’s deaths. When a freak accident happens and her friend asks her to do something she shouldn’t do, her world begins to crumble… leaving people even more afraid of her.
What continues is a spiral of events that leave Faith on the verge of losing everything. Her limits are tested, she grieves losses, but ultimately she finds what she is capable of.
I thought this book was masterful. I found myself not trying to read deeper into bigger meanings, just happy to be enjoying the ride. And that made the read so much more enjoyable. I wasn’t looking for twists, just reveling in a really good book.
megwilli's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Murder, Death of parent, and Medical content
kingstonmceline's review
dark
reflective
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
2.5
melaneyp's review against another edition
3.5
This was a great fall read including a circus and a psychic of sorts. Interesting ending, though didn’t feel conclusive in terms of her sight. Was it real or was she speaking it into existence?
no_more_shelf_control's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
THE SIGHT by Melanie Golding & narrated by Ella Lynch, is a story of a girl with a gift, but with it comes fear.
Raised in the circus, Faith has the ability to see a person's death when she looks into their eyes with both of hers. This "gift" is feared by the family and when a stranger forces her to look at him and she sees herself stabbing him, she needs to find out more. Part suspense, part family drama/coming-of-age, Faith's story is a compelling story with a dash of magic.
I was quite taken with Faith and her story. It was a lovely mix of suspense and drama with the magical touch. What was really interesting was the idea of who would want to know the manner of their death and the imagined toll these visions might have on the seer. The side plot of family business, a sick member of that family and the tensions therein also felt real to me.
I loved listening to this in audio form. Lynch captures the various characters well, but embodies Faith so perfectly. I definitely recommend this story in audio!
Thank you to @netgalley and @dreamscape_media for the opportunity to listen and share my thoughts!
Raised in the circus, Faith has the ability to see a person's death when she looks into their eyes with both of hers. This "gift" is feared by the family and when a stranger forces her to look at him and she sees herself stabbing him, she needs to find out more. Part suspense, part family drama/coming-of-age, Faith's story is a compelling story with a dash of magic.
I was quite taken with Faith and her story. It was a lovely mix of suspense and drama with the magical touch. What was really interesting was the idea of who would want to know the manner of their death and the imagined toll these visions might have on the seer. The side plot of family business, a sick member of that family and the tensions therein also felt real to me.
I loved listening to this in audio form. Lynch captures the various characters well, but embodies Faith so perfectly. I definitely recommend this story in audio!
Thank you to @netgalley and @dreamscape_media for the opportunity to listen and share my thoughts!