A review by alxisrae
My Darling Dreadful Thing by Johanna van Veen

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-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? No

4.0

Firstly this book exceeded my expectation. I listened to the audiobook and I think the narrator did an amazing job. This book was a gothic dream with the mood throughout this book. Roos was so darling and naive - yet we got to see her grow through the book. I’m so saddened for her by the end of this book. Ruth is so so complex I really enjoyed her. This was Crimson Peak-ish vibes and this I could see just painted in my mind by not only the author but the narrator. The story between Agnus and Roos was also beautiful with a tragic sorrow at the end. But the ending leaves a small bit of hope for not only Roos but Ruth as well. Highly recommend!
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