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A review by heatherhira
The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter by Theodora Goss
3.0
This was a pretty quick read. The premise is a bit gimmicky but not in a particularly self-serious way. For example, both the characters from Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and the actual book exist in this world.
Filled with an ensemble cast, I found the main characters to be mostly sympathetic. Their relationships with each other also keep each character from being too introspective or weepy, which I appreciate. As this is the first book in a new series, large swaths of backstory are expected, but they were spread throughout the story.
I found the tone inconsistent at times. I wasn't sure whether this was aimed at an adult or YA audience although the writing style of interrupting the main narrative with notes regarding various character's reactions rather put it firmly in the YA camp. The device did add some humor but was mostly distractingly invasive and I could have done without that particular choice.
Filled with an ensemble cast, I found the main characters to be mostly sympathetic. Their relationships with each other also keep each character from being too introspective or weepy, which I appreciate. As this is the first book in a new series, large swaths of backstory are expected, but they were spread throughout the story.
I found the tone inconsistent at times. I wasn't sure whether this was aimed at an adult or YA audience although the writing style of interrupting the main narrative with notes regarding various character's reactions rather put it firmly in the YA camp. The device did add some humor but was mostly distractingly invasive and I could have done without that particular choice.