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A review by mybookishdelights
Unravel the Dusk by Elizabeth Lim
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Heat Level: Medium-Low there's kissing and I think a sex scene, but it was completely off page and barely hinted at.
I will say this: this author's writing is beautiful. The characters were a bit flat, the plot was kind of all over the place, the romance wasn't ah-mazing, and there were a lot of parts where things just wrapped up a little bit too nicely. But. The world is rich, the writing whimsical and beautiful, and I actually cried. Cried! It kept me turning the pages even though I didn't think I was that invested. Did I mention I cried?
Overall, I really enjoyed this duology. I enjoyed the focus on family and, though I wish there was a bit more meat to the romance, I was glad that it didn't overtake the emphasis on Maia's love for the people she cares about.
CAWPILE: 8.00 = 4.5 stars
Characters: 7
Atmosphere/World: 9
Writing: 9
Plot: 7
Intrigue: 8
Logic: 8
Enjoyment: 8
I will say this: this author's writing is beautiful. The characters were a bit flat, the plot was kind of all over the place, the romance wasn't ah-mazing, and there were a lot of parts where things just wrapped up a little bit too nicely. But. The world is rich, the writing whimsical and beautiful, and I actually cried. Cried! It kept me turning the pages even though I didn't think I was that invested. Did I mention I cried?
Overall, I really enjoyed this duology. I enjoyed the focus on family and, though I wish there was a bit more meat to the romance, I was glad that it didn't overtake the emphasis on Maia's love for the people she cares about.
CAWPILE: 8.00 = 4.5 stars
Characters: 7
Atmosphere/World: 9
Writing: 9
Plot: 7
Intrigue: 8
Logic: 8
Enjoyment: 8
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Minor: Sexual content