A review by bookishinorlando
Ordinary Monsters by J.M. Miro

dark emotional mysterious sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

This book dives into a world of kids with some seriously creepy talents. Think skeletons dancing and flesh melting—definitely not your usual magical school story. The pacing in the beginning can be a bit like watching paint dry, especially with all the grim street life and trauma these kids go through. It takes a while to get to the juicy bits about the villain, Jacob, and what’s really going on at the institute.

I almost gave up a bunch of times because it felt like nothing was happening, but I stuck it out, the last few chapters are where it finally gets interesting.

It’s part of a trilogy, but I’m not sure if I’m up for more of the same slow burn. If you’re into dark and gritty stories with a hint of hope, this might be your jam.
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