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3.47 AVERAGE
3.47 AVERAGE
it was just mid 😠i didn’t love the writing style and the other aspects of the book weren’t really enough to keep me there. maybe i don’t read enough historical literature but it took way too long to get into anything interesting and i haven’t even gotten to the werewolf reveal yet
weirdly preachy somehow too. like yeah i support gay rights why do you think im reading this book. meh overall i didn’t wanna keep reading it
weirdly preachy somehow too. like yeah i support gay rights why do you think im reading this book. meh overall i didn’t wanna keep reading it
adventurous
mysterious
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
A YA with gays, werewolves, and a POLYCULE?
I didn't think a book could be perfect, and then there was this. I've never seen a novel written as a YA gothic horror with romance, but good LORD does it work well! The characters are each their own, they are dynamic and driven. Save yes, this book has tropes up and down it, but we love those, don't we?
I genuinely didn't know how it would end, who Emile would pick, and goodness I was so wonderfully surprised. I never imagined polyamory would make it into trad publishing, let alone for YA. Absolutely amazing.
I didn't think a book could be perfect, and then there was this. I've never seen a novel written as a YA gothic horror with romance, but good LORD does it work well! The characters are each their own, they are dynamic and driven. Save yes, this book has tropes up and down it, but we love those, don't we?
I genuinely didn't know how it would end, who Emile would pick, and goodness I was so wonderfully surprised. I never imagined polyamory would make it into trad publishing, let alone for YA. Absolutely amazing.
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
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
adventurous
dark
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Okay, so.
There’s one Black character and he’s supposedly the LI, but he’s in the book , what, 5% of it. And then he getsstaked??? I thought it was weird and racist.
The romance was…I don’t know. I didn’t buy it and the last minutepolyamory was pretty shallow. We didn’t find out there were werewolves for a huge chunk of the book and some plot point were never revisited. Just odd book.
There’s one Black character and he’s supposedly the LI, but he’s in the book , what, 5% of it. And then he gets
The romance was…I don’t know. I didn’t buy it and the last minute
I would like to thank Netgalley and Dreamscape Media for an ARC of the audio version. The narration by Will Watt was fantastic. His voice was so clear and it was easy to tell when he changed characters there was no confusion there.
The writing really sets up the gothic atmosphere for the novel. The novel has a nice dark, spooky vibe that goes well with the plot of the story. It was nice being able to explore this setting with Emile.
The Count was a nice villain. He was not someone I would ever want to cross in real life. He was cold and unforgiving. The first time he slapped Emile was shocking but not unexpected.
Now I was not a fan of the love triangle between Emile, Brom, or Henri. Normally I don't mind messy romances in my novels but this one was not sitting well with me. The romance didn't seem to go anywhere with either of the love interests and by the end of the book it was left unfulfilled. It was not a satisfying conclusion.
I am a sucker for werewolf novels which is what drew me to this book. There was a nice mystery around the family but it was obvious that they were werewolves and the reveal seemed to drag on as well. I would have liked to have more time to delve into the werewolf lore then what we were given.
Overall the book was enjoyable and good for people who like gothic romances. I give this a 3 out of 5 stars.
The writing really sets up the gothic atmosphere for the novel. The novel has a nice dark, spooky vibe that goes well with the plot of the story. It was nice being able to explore this setting with Emile.
The Count was a nice villain. He was not someone I would ever want to cross in real life. He was cold and unforgiving. The first time he slapped Emile was shocking but not unexpected.
Now I was not a fan of the love triangle between Emile, Brom, or Henri. Normally I don't mind messy romances in my novels but this one was not sitting well with me. The romance didn't seem to go anywhere with either of the love interests and by the end of the book it was left unfulfilled. It was not a satisfying conclusion.
I am a sucker for werewolf novels which is what drew me to this book. There was a nice mystery around the family but it was obvious that they were werewolves and the reveal seemed to drag on as well. I would have liked to have more time to delve into the werewolf lore then what we were given.
Overall the book was enjoyable and good for people who like gothic romances. I give this a 3 out of 5 stars.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
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
dark
emotional
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:
Complicated
My little gay heart is in love with this gothic horror gay love triangle story. In the YA genre, The Alchemy of Moonlight is by far the most interesting gothic horror story I have read this year.
From the countless hardships to its apotheotic ending, this story will sink its claws in you. I advise reading this book while listening to " Bizarre love triangle" from Frente.
Check the song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISKQDCLpDSY
From the countless hardships to its apotheotic ending, this story will sink its claws in you. I advise reading this book while listening to " Bizarre love triangle" from Frente.
Check the song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISKQDCLpDSY