Reviews

A Dreadful Splendor by B.R. Myers

feliciag14's review

4.0

I literally never guessed where this was going

aaliyahjn's review

mysterious sad fast-paced

• 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

4.25

rlawson's review

funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

lauraleamariereads's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

• 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

4.0

Superb.

frankiexcx's review

adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

aturb92's review

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Vomit, Death of parent, Alcoholism, Suicidal thoughts, and Death

Minor: Miscarriage

kimmag92's review

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

• 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? It's complicated

3.25

This was a pretty decent gothic thriller set in 1850s England.  I was able to predict part of the ending but it was still fun seeing how it played out as there were some elements I was not able to predict.  What would have elevated this book for me was a deeper exploration of the development of the romantic relationship between our MC and LI.  Their romantic relationship doesn't quite come out of no where but seeing it develop would have improved it.  I also think the author could have spent a bit more time on the ending as the pace really picks up and it felt like we were tying up a lot of loose ends without a lot of explanation.  

Overall, I thought the book was fun and would read another book by this author.

ashyq's review

adventurous hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

plants_pages_poultry's review

4.0

The book starts a bit slow but I promise it’s worth it!

bearycatty's review

adventurous mysterious sad slow-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

3.75

It was cute. Nothing special.