caidyn's review
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I received an ARC through Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review!
I was so looking forward to this book because it sounded so interesting. An alternative American history? One that kind of reminded me of American Royals? Sign me up! But. I was disappointed. My review can really be boiled down to bullet points, so that's what I'll do.
I was so looking forward to this book because it sounded so interesting. An alternative American history? One that kind of reminded me of American Royals? Sign me up! But. I was disappointed. My review can really be boiled down to bullet points, so that's what I'll do.
- The worldbuilding was weak. I never quite got a grasp on it.
- Writing was good, but I never got into the story at hand.
- Characters were alright, but I didn't feel the depth there.
- Doesn't need to be a series. (I already see there's a second book listed and the ending was left so open.)
- Villains felt like cardboard cutouts.
All in all, it was fine. I read the book and didn't rage DNF it. It's just that I wasn't into the story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Medical content, Blood, Emotional abuse, and Sexism
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