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Marionette by Antonia Rachel Ward

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our_bookish_reads's review

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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.
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rachel_reads_books's review

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adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5 

2/5 

I enjoyed this book moderately, it was entertaining and the plot was intriguing but the execution was poor. The characters had no substance to them and I would have liked more development towards their personalities and backstories. 

The plot and ‘twists’ were easy to see coming and I would hardly call the novella erotica. It was more of an adult novella with some spicy scenes that were poorly written and rushed. 

I believe if this was a full length novel, both the plot and the personalities and backstories of the characters could have been executed better and with more detail. 

All in all, it was an easy and quick read that kept my attention but definitely could have been executed with more personality.

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