A review by victoriafrombookclub
Dark Earth by Rebecca Stott

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

2.75

The blend of history and folklore is really intriguing, and I very much enjoyed the centrality ofIsisterhood. I did find the writing to be more telling than showing. The characters didn't feel developed enough to me.
For example, Isla is so determined that she is the curse and that she needs to leave everyone. While she does have a mysterious dream of her mother, it seems very sudden that she gives up her convictions. I wanted more of the emotional processing that went in to her realizing that she didn't have to sacrifice herself.
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