Reviews

The Absinthe Underground by Jamie Pacton

lnb_sweety's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted 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

4.0

estea's review against another edition

adventurous dark sad tense medium-paced

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes

2.0

Before reading, I was so sure this was going to be at least a 4/4.5 star read. Boii, was I disappointed. The writing is awful, childish and repetitive. This book had SO Much potential and none of it was returned in the writing. At least it looks pretty. I was intrigued by the Art Nouveau style but that's not enough to make this a great read.

amyrthaios's review against another edition

adventurous 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? No

2.0

charliepope's review against another edition

Just wasn’t feeling it, might try again later 

ivyhelena's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

clenk's review against another edition

adventurous emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

surperb's review against another edition

adventurous emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

gloredhel's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

4.0

moonlitmarauder's review against another edition

3.5

This story was fine! The conflict is technically high stakes, but I never truly felt the urgency. The world-building didn't go very deep, it felt like the author probably did have a whole schematic of what Fae looks like, and then just forgot to share it with the reader. You have to just accept whatever is given to you at face value. That wouldn't have been too much of a letdown for me, except I already had a hard time with my suspension of disbelief due to the improbable timeframe given to our MCs for a heist. I can't get past having the MCs learn that Fae is real and within 72 hours have to be in possession of the queen's crown jewels. The rush wasn't necessary and the story would have been far more compelling if it had been spread out to a reasonable timeline. Sybil is supposed to be this great thief, but it's all said not shown, and she and Esme are terrible at being quiet, let alone going unnoticed.
I enjoyed the friends to lovers and their realistic concerns with crossing boundaries. The vibe of the setting was very cool and I would have enjoyed a deeper dive into the lore and ambiance.

leedolee's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring 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? It's complicated

5.0

Books surrounding Faeries and traveling into Fae will always entertain me! I loved the pacing in this book because it definitely kept you intrigued from start to finish!