keyomiii's review
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
read_with_ravens's review
2.0
The atmosphere of this book had me from the beginning. It's perfect for spooky season.
Unfortunately, that's all I really enjoyed about this title. The characters were unlikable for me,
And the way it was written made it seem disconnected.
The story was good just not really my preference in the way it was written.
Unfortunately, that's all I really enjoyed about this title. The characters were unlikable for me,
And the way it was written made it seem disconnected.
The story was good just not really my preference in the way it was written.
ajcorn's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
courtneykingxo's review
Loved the first half, but the pacing and story in the second half bores me.
sharkfinsquared's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
bookishbytammi's review
4.0
3.5⭐️ I really enjoyed this story, I personally love unhinged, unlikeable characters and toxic friendships, I find them so entertaining to read.
Both Catherine & Elena are the epitome of unhinged so to see them go back and forth over who has the right to write the book on Ilsbeth life was great! Especially Cathy she was my favourite unstable character, no self awareness, pure jealousy and self righteous
If you like books with likeable characters you want to root for…this is not the story for you
However it got 3.5⭐️ and not 4⭐️ for me because the beast/mistress/demon storyline confused me a bit and I’m still not sure how Ilsbeth ended up serving the thing. It probably was explained but I fear it went over my head.
Some other things confused me as well but I can’t say without spoilers so i’ll leave it here
Both Catherine & Elena are the epitome of unhinged so to see them go back and forth over who has the right to write the book on Ilsbeth life was great! Especially Cathy she was my favourite unstable character, no self awareness, pure jealousy and self righteous
If you like books with likeable characters you want to root for…this is not the story for you
However it got 3.5⭐️ and not 4⭐️ for me because the beast/mistress/demon storyline confused me a bit and I’m still not sure how Ilsbeth ended up serving the thing. It probably was explained but I fear it went over my head.
Some other things confused me as well but I can’t say without spoilers so i’ll leave it here
ilaxaria's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Child death, and Miscarriage
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Sexual content
inmyreadingphase's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
ginger95's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Very interesting mystery that I finished in two days! Ending was a little unsatisfying, but overall very interesting story of intertwined POVs.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Child abuse, Car accident, Animal death, and Child death
hiyomage's review
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0