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A review by bettysbookishworld
Herrick's End by T.M. Blanchet
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for giving me the eARC of this book!
I still don't know what to think about this book. On one hand, I really loved the worldbuilding, characters, prologue, twists and turns. However, the self-consciousness about food and talks related to the eating disorder really threw me of and made me feel uncomfortable. In this case, I would appreciate trigger warnings regarding this issue.
I love Ollie and his naive personality. He believed always in the good in everyone and I just love him for that. I think he's a very likeable main character. Terra was the badass female side character the story (and Ollie) needed the most.
The world was set in a very dark underground world that I enjoyed exploring. The whole idea behind, connected to a domestic violence, was very unique and something I've never read before.
Overall, the prologue was the best part of the book although I want to see where the whole story is going so I will give the second book a shot. Not sure if I recommend it l, but if the book interests you, the plot is worth a try and you'll see if it's your cup of tea.
I still don't know what to think about this book. On one hand, I really loved the worldbuilding, characters, prologue, twists and turns. However, the self-consciousness about food and talks related to the eating disorder really threw me of and made me feel uncomfortable. In this case, I would appreciate trigger warnings regarding this issue.
I love Ollie and his naive personality. He believed always in the good in everyone and I just love him for that. I think he's a very likeable main character. Terra was the badass female side character the story (and Ollie) needed the most.
The world was set in a very dark underground world that I enjoyed exploring. The whole idea behind, connected to a domestic violence, was very unique and something I've never read before.
Overall, the prologue was the best part of the book although I want to see where the whole story is going so I will give the second book a shot. Not sure if I recommend it l, but if the book interests you, the plot is worth a try and you'll see if it's your cup of tea.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming and Eating disorder
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Torture, Violence, Kidnapping, and Death of parent