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A review by bites_of_books
The Cloisters by Katy Hays
dark
informative
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
The idea of a dark academia book about tarot was so intriguing, especially since it takes place in contemporary New York City. The magic of the city plus tarot plus a museum setting was really exciting... but I was mostly bored.
Our main character, Ann, was so detached from everything happening around her. We spend most of the time in her mind and even when really exciting/surprising/stressful things are happening, I couldn't feel it at all. The descriptions of the museum were a bit overdone for my liking, it was also very repetitive how many times it is explained how hot it was in New York that summer.
The plot was definitely on the interesting side, there's nothing remotely related to fantasy, it's more like a contemporary psychological thriller (but very subtle on the thrill).
If you are really interested in art history, curation, and descriptions of The Cloisters in New York, you might enjoy this one. I only wish it had been more exciting all the way through!
Our main character, Ann, was so detached from everything happening around her. We spend most of the time in her mind and even when really exciting/surprising/stressful things are happening, I couldn't feel it at all. The descriptions of the museum were a bit overdone for my liking, it was also very repetitive how many times it is explained how hot it was in New York that summer.
The plot was definitely on the interesting side, there's nothing remotely related to fantasy, it's more like a contemporary psychological thriller (but very subtle on the thrill).
If you are really interested in art history, curation, and descriptions of The Cloisters in New York, you might enjoy this one. I only wish it had been more exciting all the way through!