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dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
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? It's complicated
4.0
Willow's life is completely upended after one simple party in the cemetery. She meets a mysterious stranger who helps bandage her up after her escape from that party, and upon arriving at her home, nothing will be the same.
It started a little bit slow and cryptic, but I think that was intentional. I really loved how Edgar helped guide her despite being a part of everything. Their sweet journey and realization of what they could be to each other was very good. I was truly scared for her when she entered into a Tombworld without Edgar, and I felt like that bit was well done. I loved that she was able to enter this world on her own terms, her character was very well done.
There were a few small grammar or tense issues that kept this from being a 5 star for me, and while I am familiar with the level of darkness in CM Tillman's work, some may want a disclaimer for some of the content.
I can't wait for the next one, because, HOLY CLIFFHANGER!!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
It started a little bit slow and cryptic, but I think that was intentional. I really loved how Edgar helped guide her despite being a part of everything. Their sweet journey and realization of what they could be to each other was very good. I was truly scared for her when she entered into a Tombworld without Edgar, and I felt like that bit was well done. I loved that she was able to enter this world on her own terms, her character was very well done.
There were a few small grammar or tense issues that kept this from being a 5 star for me, and while I am familiar with the level of darkness in CM Tillman's work, some may want a disclaimer for some of the content.
I can't wait for the next one, because, HOLY CLIFFHANGER!!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Content Warnings
Minor: Mental illness, Rape, Child death, and Physical abuse
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