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A review by catbewks
Not Good for Maidens by Tori Bovalino
2.0
2.5 stars
Goddamnit, I feel like this author has so much potential but I've yet to be sold on one of her stories. Her writing is extremely addictive and I love the premises of her books, but it feels like she takes a lot of inspiration from other sources, and so they never feel very original to me. And yes, I know this is a retelling, but I mean in general. Besides, there were a few things here that bothered me, like some things just happening for plot convenience, the insta-love, the magic not being explained, and the repetition of themes (like yes, I get it that Lou doesn't feel like she belongs anywhere, but it was never properly explained, just repeated).
I liked how gory this was, I liked the writing, and I can tell Tori Bovalino knows how to structure a novel. I just want more from her stories, more from her characters.
Goddamnit, I feel like this author has so much potential but I've yet to be sold on one of her stories. Her writing is extremely addictive and I love the premises of her books, but it feels like she takes a lot of inspiration from other sources, and so they never feel very original to me. And yes, I know this is a retelling, but I mean in general. Besides, there were a few things here that bothered me, like some things just happening for plot convenience, the insta-love, the magic not being explained, and the repetition of themes (like yes, I get it that Lou doesn't feel like she belongs anywhere, but it was never properly explained, just repeated).
I liked how gory this was, I liked the writing, and I can tell Tori Bovalino knows how to structure a novel. I just want more from her stories, more from her characters.