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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
OMFG - are you kidding me? This was on a lot of lists, and is my paranormal/mystery genre; so I read it. Maybe it's just too short but the story never really grabbed me. Then, you spend an entire story working toward a goal - only to throw it away ten seconds later, in what is obviously, clearly a terribly stupid decision??? I nearly threw my phone in annoyance.
And, once again I'm reminded that people who create "best of" lists seem to not be readers, but they see books on another list somewhere and are copying it; or, like the Goodreads awards, the entire list consists of books with a big PR budget. I don't know which; but I'm shocked that this was included.
The story was not good; but the writing was pretty good. I would look at other books by this author - just: not this one.
And, once again I'm reminded that people who create "best of" lists seem to not be readers, but they see books on another list somewhere and are copying it; or, like the Goodreads awards, the entire list consists of books with a big PR budget. I don't know which; but I'm shocked that this was included.
The story was not good; but the writing was pretty good. I would look at other books by this author - just: not this one.
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I loved the writing style in the beginning of the book and the character’s way of speech. But It falls off a bit as it goes on.
The story went by a little too quick and it’s hard to follow. The ebook formatting isn’t perfect, and I had some trouble digesting the words without much gaps.
The story has an interesting premise and is definitely one of a kind for me.
Overall an alright book, it’s short so it doesn’t hurt to give it a try just from the interesting concept and magic alone.
The story went by a little too quick and it’s hard to follow. The ebook formatting isn’t perfect, and I had some trouble digesting the words without much gaps.
The story has an interesting premise and is definitely one of a kind for me.
Overall an alright book, it’s short so it doesn’t hurt to give it a try just from the interesting concept and magic alone.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, Murder
Moderate: Gore, Misogyny, Forced institutionalization
Minor: Gun violence, Homophobia, Car accident, Death of parent, Lesbophobia
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
mysterious
fast-paced
main character is stupid as all hell and the ending ruined everything
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A dazzling, queer, atmospheric noir spanning just three days in a fantastical 1940s world. A fast-paced novella filled with angels, demons, death, and love…stitched together with a sharp, bittersweet needle that pricks the heart like all the best stories do.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Blood, Murder
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
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:
No
Content Warnings
Minor: Homophobia, Sexism, Blood, Murder