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abicaro17's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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
3.0
Again this book is fine. There isn't anything particularly bad about it, its just boring. The characters fall flat, the pacing is bland, and the story barely passes as engaging. I think the premise is cool especially with the setting and time period but, the execution is bland and needed either more explanation or less explanation and more action. Very middle of the road series wise.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Gaslighting, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Racism, Blood, Body horror, Classism, Grief, Toxic relationship, and Kidnapping
biobeetle's review
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Child death, and Grief
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Violence
guessgreenleaf's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and Grief
shadowspinner's review
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
Moderate: Racism
grapie_deltaco's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Racism
bladelikesbooks's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
‘The Candles Are Burning’ is an adult fantasy short story with a paranormal vibe. Set in Savannah, a woman must make a deal with Death to get back to her daughter.
I love stories that have death as a sentient character. This was really cool, I had a good time and I really enjoyed the narration.
“The only people who were truly dead were those who had been forgotten.”
Rep - Black (Maggie; Francis)
TWs/CWs - Corpse; Death; Death of a loved one; Gore; Grief; Medical detail; Violence
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Medical content, Gore, and Grief
Minor: Violence
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