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A review by darquedreamer
The Lighthouse Witches by C.J. Cooke
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Okay, so I had gotten 106 pages into this one before putting it down and taking a break because I was bored to tears. But, I am glad I picked it back up after the break. I didn't quite get the vibes and storyline I was promised, and hoping for, but after a slow 106 pages it did pick up pace and pique my interest enough to finish it.
The first 106 pages definitely had a pacing issue, as well as just overall boringness, and mild confusion due to the "grimoire" entries from one of the characters. The last 237 pages quickly changed pace, and became less boring, but I still didn't quite feel like they matched the synopsis and vibes that I was after. I think the resolution was okay, but not 100% satisfactory. I don't regret reading this one, but I don't know that I would recommend it to anyone, or have it pop up in my thoughts again after today...
The first 106 pages definitely had a pacing issue, as well as just overall boringness, and mild confusion due to the "grimoire" entries from one of the characters. The last 237 pages quickly changed pace, and became less boring, but I still didn't quite feel like they matched the synopsis and vibes that I was after. I think the resolution was okay, but not 100% satisfactory. I don't regret reading this one, but I don't know that I would recommend it to anyone, or have it pop up in my thoughts again after today...
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, Blood, and Religious bigotry