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runeizzat's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A great book for new readers. The ending was so sad though, but I enjoyed it the whole way.
lyanaareads's review
5.0
I devoured this book. Fell in love with all the 7 flower girls. It’s been a while since I wished a book could be longer.
aquareads's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
4.75
readsalott's review
adventurous
mysterious
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
tashalhv's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
heylittlesiren's review
4.0
Heartbreaking, beautiful and dark.
Set in Kedah, Bane of Widuri shares a story of seven orphaned girls named after 7 flowers; Kemboja, Mawar, Wisteria, Azalea, Iris, Cempaka and Melur. The girls are promised freedom once they turned sixteen by their headmistress, Madam Dahlia. To celebrate Kemboja's birthday Melur decided to break the rule of not to enter the forbidden garden.
From page one I was hooked. It was impossible to put down. Pages after pages I'm dying to know what happened and what's going on. I love the details explained in the story. I love reading about the flowers name and their characters too. Overall, it was a good read and thumbs up to the author. I really enjoyed reading it. It was twisted, full of secrets and lies. Looking forward to read more from the author in the future!
enchanting
Rapunzel retelling
Set in Kedah, Bane of Widuri shares a story of seven orphaned girls named after 7 flowers; Kemboja, Mawar, Wisteria, Azalea, Iris, Cempaka and Melur. The girls are promised freedom once they turned sixteen by their headmistress, Madam Dahlia. To celebrate Kemboja's birthday Melur decided to break the rule of not to enter the forbidden garden.
From page one I was hooked. It was impossible to put down. Pages after pages I'm dying to know what happened and what's going on. I love the details explained in the story. I love reading about the flowers name and their characters too. Overall, it was a good read and thumbs up to the author. I really enjoyed reading it. It was twisted, full of secrets and lies. Looking forward to read more from the author in the future!
enchanting
Rapunzel retelling
nadiahzkr's review
Is it fair for the author to leave herself a review?
The idea behind this book had been in my notes for years, perhaps since 2019 if I’m not mistaken. What started off as a hanahaki disease-based plot turned into an orphanage filled with dark secrets. I drew so much inspiration from Tangled and The Promised Neverland in the process of outlining this story before sending it off to the publisher.
The design of the girls’ chambers was inspired by Barbie and the 12 Dancing Princesses! I loved their room so much, so I thought I’d use the same concept for my Widuri girls. As for the manor as a whole, I can’t help but imagine something like the Haunting of Hill House/Bly Manor, but with only one floor. God bless Mike Flanagan
The idea behind this book had been in my notes for years, perhaps since 2019 if I’m not mistaken. What started off as a hanahaki disease-based plot turned into an orphanage filled with dark secrets. I drew so much inspiration from Tangled and The Promised Neverland in the process of outlining this story before sending it off to the publisher.
The design of the girls’ chambers was inspired by Barbie and the 12 Dancing Princesses! I loved their room so much, so I thought I’d use the same concept for my Widuri girls. As for the manor as a whole, I can’t help but imagine something like the Haunting of Hill House/Bly Manor, but with only one floor. God bless Mike Flanagan
nzxhrx's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
cardcaptorkat's review
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0