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A review by gardens_and_dragons
The Cloisters by Katy Hays
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
dark academia will always be my favourite genre and this story is a good example. It’s a really good debut for the author and excited to see where she goes with it.
the atmosphere of the Met was filled with claustrophobia and mystery, the history of the tarot was interesting, and the characters suffer from their own hubris. it ticks all the boxes for a dark academia.
I liked that there was always a push or pull on whether things are orchestrated or designed by fate here.
Mostly did not rate it higher though I enjoyed it because the ending felt like it could have been a bit more expansive.
the atmosphere of the Met was filled with claustrophobia and mystery, the history of the tarot was interesting, and the characters suffer from their own hubris. it ticks all the boxes for a dark academia.
I liked that there was always a push or pull on whether things are orchestrated or designed by fate here.
Mostly did not rate it higher though I enjoyed it because the ending felt like it could have been a bit more expansive.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Murder and Gaslighting
Minor: Death of parent