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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
medium-paced
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
medium-paced
I really enjoyed this book!!!
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
Love a good murder mystery but Maraisβs takes it to a whole new level - reminded me a little bit of Agatha Christie but with magic plus it engages you with puzzles and the ability to chose where the story is going. Highly recommend.
π π π’π¦π§ π£π¨πππππ‘π π π¨π₯πππ₯ by Canadian author Bianca Marais is a delightfully peculiar, genre-bending mystery that will keep readers hooked (and puzzling!) until the last page. This clever story follows Destiny Whip, a former child prodigy and enigmatologist, who is lured to the mysterious Eerie Island to uncover secrets about the enigmatic Scruffmore family. With its "locked room" atmosphere and Clue-like family dynamics, this book is both creepy and fun. What really sets it apart is the interactive element β riddles, ciphers, and even "choose your own conundrum" sections that invite readers to play along. The multiple POVs, shocking reveals, and ever-evolving family tree make it a wild and sometimes chaotic ride. The large cast and layered storylines mean itβs best read in big, immersive chunks. Marais expertly balances mystery, fantasy, and dark family drama in a highly original package.
challenging
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I did not realize there was a magic component to this book so I was pleasantly surprised to see how the author weaved it in. The characters were all well written and easy to understand, their perspectives on the story was intertwined perfectly. Solving the puzzles was a fun added brain teaser that kept me engaged, along with short chaptersππ½ππ½ Definitely one of my favorite mysteries this year!
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes