A review by xangemthelibrarian
Dungeons & Dragons: Ravenloft–Orphan of Agony Isle by Casey Gilly
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Very Frankenstein! If you like Frankenstein, Dungeons & Dragons, or M is for Monster by Talia Dutton, you are sure to like this!
Miranda wakes up in a Gothic castle with no memory of who she is or what happened to get her there. Viktra is the doctor who claims to have healed her, and promises to care for her until she is fully healed. She has conditions however: Miranda must not try to regain her memories, and she ABSOLUTELY must not look under her bandages.
Viktra makes for a good example of a classic abuser. She keeps Miranda confined and in the dark all in the name of protecting her, and when Miranda becomes curious and starts asking questions, Viktra manipulates Miranda into feeling guilty for not appreciating the care and protection Viktra gives her. It's very very yucky to see.
I'm very interested in the mysterious Elise and very much look forward to seeing her in the future.
Miranda wakes up in a Gothic castle with no memory of who she is or what happened to get her there. Viktra is the doctor who claims to have healed her, and promises to care for her until she is fully healed. She has conditions however: Miranda must not try to regain her memories, and she ABSOLUTELY must not look under her bandages.
Viktra makes for a good example of a classic abuser. She keeps Miranda confined and in the dark all in the name of protecting her, and when Miranda becomes curious and starts asking questions, Viktra manipulates Miranda into feeling guilty for not appreciating the care and protection Viktra gives her. It's very very yucky to see.
I'm very interested in the mysterious Elise and very much look forward to seeing her in the future.