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adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I had a lot of thoughts about this book when I finished it... I did enjoy it! I have to say that my absolute favourite character was the Kleptomancer - his energy was just so fun and I loved the chaos he sowed throughout the story!! The story is very whimsical and the premise is so unique!
I didn't see all of the connections to Alice in Wonderland at first, but when you find them it is really interesting! I loved getting more insight on those pieces and others listening to the discussion on Wilde Book Garden's YouTube live with Hana! It was so interesting!
I will say the reason I couldn't rate this higher was because of two things:
1. I feel like we are introduced to so many characters, and then there are only a handful that are actually important to the story or play a large role. Others flit in and out for small scenes. It was a little bit much to keep track of...
2. The thing I struggled with the most was definitely the pacing... this book felt long and I don't want to feel like that reading books. It definitely lost my interest at some points where it dragged on because it took a long time to get to some of the reveals. But I will admit that the reveals were definitely worth it! There were some really good ones!
I didn't see all of the connections to Alice in Wonderland at first, but when you find them it is really interesting! I loved getting more insight on those pieces and others listening to the discussion on Wilde Book Garden's YouTube live with Hana! It was so interesting!
I will say the reason I couldn't rate this higher was because of two things:
1. I feel like we are introduced to so many characters, and then there are only a handful that are actually important to the story or play a large role. Others flit in and out for small scenes. It was a little bit much to keep track of...
2. The thing I struggled with the most was definitely the pacing... this book felt long and I don't want to feel like that reading books. It definitely lost my interest at some points where it dragged on because it took a long time to get to some of the reveals. But I will admit that the reveals were definitely worth it! There were some really good ones!
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death of parent, Grief, Kidnapping, and Murder
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