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noragrace89's review against another edition
3.0
I don’t know if it’s an unpopular opinion or not but I didn’t enjoy the book as much as I wanted.
Evie was so annoying and the book is huge however it wasn’t satisfying, I really struggled to finish it
I don’t think I’ll continue with this series with its gigantic books
P.S someone told me that the second book is an asylum one, and I still don’t care.. That says A LOT...
Evie was so annoying and the book is huge however it wasn’t satisfying, I really struggled to finish it
I don’t think I’ll continue with this series with its gigantic books
P.S someone told me that the second book is an asylum one, and I still don’t care.. That says A LOT...
paigeturner04's review against another edition
4.0
I have a love, hate relationship with this book. I absolutely loved the story, but I couldn't stand most of the characters, especially BLOODY EVIE!!!!!
kikala's review against another edition
5.0
What I love about Libba Bray's work is that I can be completely terrified but I still want to keep reading. I am also obsessed with the historical context. I am so looking forward to the next in the series.
jordan97's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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
3.75
jenns0226's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
slow-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
qkat's review against another edition
2.0
Didn’t capture me. I felt like I was forcing myself to read it.
soramun's review against another edition
4.0
A great mystery thriller. It also has supernatural elements which I love. I don't know if I would call this horror because I'm not easily scared, but it can be a little spooky if you're someone who IS easily frightened.
Overall, it was really fun and enjoyable. There wasn't really a character I disliked, but I can't say I have a favorite either. They all had something interesting to bring to the story. There's a lot of different stories happening and different characters that show up, so it might be a bit confusing to keep up with details since some characters are only mentioned once, but mysteries are just like that. If you aren't paying attention you might miss something.
I really loved the way Libba Bray writes atmosphere. She does a good job with descriptions and setting scenes. I'm a fan of history, so it's cool to be placed in a past era.
I plan on continuing with this series to see where everything goes and I absolutely recommend this story. It's solid and fun, mysterious and thrilling.
Overall, it was really fun and enjoyable. There wasn't really a character I disliked, but I can't say I have a favorite either. They all had something interesting to bring to the story. There's a lot of different stories happening and different characters that show up, so it might be a bit confusing to keep up with details since some characters are only mentioned once, but mysteries are just like that. If you aren't paying attention you might miss something.
I really loved the way Libba Bray writes atmosphere. She does a good job with descriptions and setting scenes. I'm a fan of history, so it's cool to be placed in a past era.
I plan on continuing with this series to see where everything goes and I absolutely recommend this story. It's solid and fun, mysterious and thrilling.
mpolega's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
alexisbranham4's review against another edition
4.0
Not as good as the Gemma Doyle Series....so far. There is a lot of potential with the plot and as slow as it started off it got really good by the close of the book. I look forward to reading the other books in this new series as they come out after all I do consider myself a Libba Bray fan! The main character is a little hard to relate to (with my personality) but she's a solid character and the other characters add some spice as well. Good start for a series with a LOT to resolve!
greenleafbooks's review against another edition
4.0
This was a really good book. To me the plot was the most interesting part rather than the characters, because even though I really liked Henry, Memphis, and theta, the others weren’t huge standouts to me personally. The last 150 pages were extremely gripping and I found myself invested in the story throughout the whole book. Overall I’m really excited to see where this story goes in the next book.