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nittiotvaan's review
dark
fast-paced
1.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence, Suicide, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Misogyny, Murder, and Sexual content
Moderate: Blood and Gore
bookishdaylight's review
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
2.0
Thank you to NetGalley for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This did not hit the mark for me and as much as I love the book's cover, this is something I would forget in the long run. I was neutral about what happened throughout the story because of the fast pacing with the character's lack of personality.
The plot is very bland and I suppose it was for the reason that this is a novella making the story rushed and unconvincing with the character's actions and their agenda. The instalove is another reason why I didn't like it, the characters barely knew each other and were already in love which made the execution disappointing, to say the least.
This did not hit the mark for me and as much as I love the book's cover, this is something I would forget in the long run. I was neutral about what happened throughout the story because of the fast pacing with the character's lack of personality.
The plot is very bland and I suppose it was for the reason that this is a novella making the story rushed and unconvincing with the character's actions and their agenda. The instalove is another reason why I didn't like it, the characters barely knew each other and were already in love which made the execution disappointing, to say the least.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt, and Sexual content
literarycryptid's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
** Triggers in book** Dubious consent, suicide mention, gore, blood play (minor)
Spice level 3/5
This was a very interesting read.
George is an artist, new to the grand city of Paris and trying to make a name for himself. Cece is a young burlesque dancer trying to find a better life. They both get pulled into a macabre and lust fueled event of spirit summoning and end up fighting for both their lives.
I absolutely loved the dark romance aspect of this story, a tale of love continuing even after death, but the obsession leading to a worse fate. On top of this, the connection between George and Cece is very much the hero and damsel in distress trope, but Cece is also presented as a fighter who will do anything to survive.
Spice-wise, all scenes are of dubious consent, and each has its own unique style/setting exploring different erotic scenarios.
Overall an interesting twist on séance and gothic horror storytelling.
Thank you to NetGalley and Brigids Gate Press for the opportunity to read and review this book.
Spice level 3/5
This was a very interesting read.
George is an artist, new to the grand city of Paris and trying to make a name for himself. Cece is a young burlesque dancer trying to find a better life. They both get pulled into a macabre and lust fueled event of spirit summoning and end up fighting for both their lives.
I absolutely loved the dark romance aspect of this story, a tale of love continuing even after death, but the obsession leading to a worse fate. On top of this, the connection between George and Cece is very much the hero and damsel in distress trope, but Cece is also presented as a fighter who will do anything to survive.
Spice-wise, all scenes are of dubious consent, and each has its own unique style/setting exploring different erotic scenarios.
Overall an interesting twist on séance and gothic horror storytelling.
Thank you to NetGalley and Brigids Gate Press for the opportunity to read and review this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, and Injury/Injury detail
Dubious consentour_bookish_reads's review
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Marionette was an interesting read, if nothing else. It was a very quick, super short read as it is a novella and the premise was there, however the story could have been executed better. Also, while there is sex, it doesn't come through as an erotica. I love the idea of human possession through an object belonging to that spirit. I also love that the spirit was a scorned wife & lover set of retribution.
If this had been a longer book aith more information then I might have enjoyed it more.
Ultimately, this book wasn't for me.
If this had been a longer book aith more information then I might have enjoyed it more.
Ultimately, this book wasn't for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Misogyny, Gore, Death, Blood, Body horror, Suicide, Sexual content, and Violence
This contains DubCon
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