A review by madsthehatter
The Contortionist by Kathryn Ann Kingsley

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

something i am noticing as im reading this author’s work is that i always seem to fall so in love with her settings — the overall aesthetic and vibe are always delicious, and tend to become one of my favorite parts of each book. i flew through this one just as i did the first julian novel. very similar to how i rated julian, the atmosphere is wonderful, but 3 stars because the plot felt a bit thin, and cora kind of annoyed me. enjoying this idea of the villain romance so far — that the redemption isn’t exactly what we’re expecting. 
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