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ellalunaaa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
in conclusion I love this book because it's bad. it's so fun to read and fun to laugh about. runyx you slayed i fear.
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Incest, Mental illness, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Blood, Dementia, Death of parent, and Murder
very dubconschokifan01's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Suicide, Blood, Dementia, Death of parent, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
joanna_reinecke's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, and Suicide
Moderate: Mental illness, Murder, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Minor: Blood and Death of parent
gabyscozylibrary's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I finally decided to pick up Gothikana after being interested in another book called Nocticadia. And since I’m putting myself on a book buying ban, Gothikana seemed like the perfect book that would scratch that itch in my brain I had for a dark romance, dark academia, student/professor type of book. 🫦📖
With that in mind, I had an enjoyable time reading this book. It was just the type of book I was in the mood for. I admit the writing was cringy at times and a little extra when it came to love scenes, but I didn’t mind that much because I was actually invested in the characters and their story. Vad and Corvina grew on me and I loved their deep love for each other. At first I was a bit disappointed that it would be all lust for the sake of the smut, but as you read you discover their deep connection toward each other. I loved them. 💜
This is one of those books that are heavy on the vibes. If you want to escape to a gloomy castle on a mountain where bad things happen and the main characters have a lot of sex , then you’ll enjoy this book. 😂
Honestly, I found the plot really interesting as well. It was suspenseful and a bit creepy at times, however, I’m a bit disappointed that one of the big mysteries didn’t get an answer. 😩
I’m hoping that we’ll get a sequel eventually because I need to have more answers. Despite some plot points left unanswered, the big reveal at the end was actually really good and I didn’t see it coming. 😲
You’ll love this book if you enjoy:
🐦⬛ gothic haunted castles
🌳 wandering in the woods
👻 preternatural events
🔮 unique main female protagonists
🩶 dark and mysterious male protagonists
🎓 student/ professor relationships (she’s 22 and he’s 28)
🌶️ spicee
edit: changed my rating to a 3.5
trigger warning ⚠️ sa, suicide, mental illness, murder, explicit sexual content
Graphic: Sexual content, Suicide, Murder, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Blood, Death of parent, and Abandonment
megad_06's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Suicide, and Murder
Moderate: Mental illness, Grief, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Minor: Forced institutionalization, Blood, and Dementia
addi_grimes's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Death, Gore, Sexual content, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
haleydeppert's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Spice rating: 2.5/5 🌶️
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Mental illness, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicide, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Drug use and Vomit
biancaneve5's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.25
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Dementia, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment
kyleethecatlady's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Mental illness, Sexual content, Suicide, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Blood and Murder
jade_nocturne's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death, Mental illness, and Murder
Minor: Bullying, Cursing, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Vomit, Dementia, Death of parent, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail