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s_l's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-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? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Kidnapping and Body horror
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Body horror, Blood, and Vomit
Minor: Death, Suicidal thoughts, and Death of parent
_rhea_'s review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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
5.0
Amazingly atmospheric! This book made me desperately want to move closer to the North Sea and at the same time never see any body of water again. And the fantasy side fit right into the reality.
I love the development of characters and how their relationships with each other Make Sense and are not forced. The characters have many flaws but they are all very dear to me.
But I have to say there’re a lot off dark scenes so before reading you should look at the warnings!
I love the development of characters and how their relationships with each other Make Sense and are not forced. The characters have many flaws but they are all very dear to me.
But I have to say there’re a lot off dark scenes so before reading you should look at the warnings!
Graphic: Blood, Violence, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Vomit
Minor: Death of parent and Death
emzhay's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
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
4.25
I adored this book! It’s has this haunting atmosphere but also manages to feel like a warm hug at times.
For the first third I was more into the characters than the plot, but when things kicked into gear, I could barely put it down. It was such a page turner! And the characters still managed to be captivating and lovable through it all.
EDIT: One thing that did constantly bug me is that Isla’s hair is almost never described in a positive light. I understand how it could be a hassle to her, but as someone with a similar hair texture, it was frustrating to read.
For the first third I was more into the characters than the plot, but when things kicked into gear, I could barely put it down. It was such a page turner! And the characters still managed to be captivating and lovable through it all.
EDIT: One thing that did constantly bug me is that Isla’s hair is almost never described in a positive light. I understand how it could be a hassle to her, but as someone with a similar hair texture, it was frustrating to read.
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, and Blood
Moderate: Vomit
charlieleelee's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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
5.0
This is probably one of the best books I've read recently. The mystery is just twisty enough to be very engaging but still satisfying to figure out; probably the hardest thing to do in writing.
The characters themselves are delightful and realistic, and their relationships are engaging.
I got in trouble for spending an extra ten minutes on lunch while reading this because I reached 5h3 climax and couldn't stop.
All around, this was a delight to read.
The characters themselves are delightful and realistic, and their relationships are engaging.
I got in trouble for spending an extra ten minutes on lunch while reading this because I reached 5h3 climax and couldn't stop.
All around, this was a delight to read.
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, and Violence
Moderate: Vomit
Minor: Blood and Death of parent
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