orizenda's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
4.5
I actually had a lot of fun with this one. Beautifully written, too. Interested to read more from Valente.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder, Death, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Sexual assault
malaikawrites's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The style of this book was absolute perfection to me and though it wasn’t the creepiest story, that last part completely sold me on my love for this story.
My only criticism is that the book could’ve been fleshed out a lot more to build suspense and fully realise some great plot points that I think could’ve had more depth. I know I would’ve happily read a hundred more pages of this story with how easy it was to fall into the writing, so extra length wouldn’t have been an issue at all.
I loved reading this and I can see myself reading it again in the future! I can only hope to find books with a similar writing style, and an interesting concept like this one, because this are the type of writing I want to spend the rest of my life reading.
My only criticism is that the book could’ve been fleshed out a lot more to build suspense and fully realise some great plot points that I think could’ve had more depth. I know I would’ve happily read a hundred more pages of this story with how easy it was to fall into the writing, so extra length wouldn’t have been an issue at all.
I loved reading this and I can see myself reading it again in the future! I can only hope to find books with a similar writing style, and an interesting concept like this one, because this are the type of writing I want to spend the rest of my life reading.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Death, and Body horror
Moderate: Gaslighting, Domestic abuse, and Gore
Minor: Sexual assault
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