A review by aliveinbooks
Not Good for Maidens by Tori Bovalino

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

3.0

 
I will start off by saying this is a good story. The dual point of view from different perspectives was a nice touch to keep you guessing and there is definitely a decent amount of gore that sells the idea of the goblin market. It's great writing and each character stands on their own. That being said this wasn't the book for me. I had a hard time connecting with the adults and adolescents in the story and the amount of beating around the bush was akin to edging in the most frustrating experience for me. I also didn't feel the dark atmosphere the author was trying to convey in the novel. It's a great book overall and good for anyone dipping their toes in soft YA horror.

 
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