A review by brinipor
Heartless by Marissa Meyer

slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

I finished this, but at what cost? I think I was expecting dark whimsy and I didn't get any of that at all. I wanted more romance between Jest and Cath. I wanted her to make a real decision, and when she did make a decision, I wanted it to work out. I knew it had to not, but I wanted to be given hope that it would. Instead, she did the one thing that she was told would lead to the "bad ending" and she did it anyway. My expectations were high and I was left wanting. The only way this broke me was in my willingness to take book recommendations from people I don't know.
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