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ali_k0's review
adventurous
funny
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Great for lovers of Indiana Jones, historical books, and young readers interested in mythology! Such a fun, yet twisted read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism, Violence, Grief, and Classism
leahjanespeare's review
adventurous
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
What a delightful adventure! This was pure fun and had me smiling through chapters more than once. The characters have such a great dynamic, especially the siblings Jo (HILarious)and Bennett (swoony). It’s so accurate! And Sam Knox herself is someone to watch for. A book binding historian nerd girl gets swept up on a cross-Atlantic chase against a secret dark-magic brotherhood searching for ancient artifacts before the monsters of Celtic lore are brought to daylight and start a global war *takes breath* — all in the roaring 1920s!
I am sorry Moke’s debut, Hood, got lost as a COVID lockdown release as I also really enjoyed it. Hopefully it’s rediscovered as her sophomore novel and subsequent series takes off!
I am sorry Moke’s debut, Hood, got lost as a COVID lockdown release as I also really enjoyed it. Hopefully it’s rediscovered as her sophomore novel and subsequent series takes off!
Content Warnings
Minor: Violence and Kidnapping