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theladydetective's review
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Overall I enjoyed this gothic, Beauty and the Beast type book. I didn't find it scary, which for me is fantastic because I'm a wimp.
General Thoughts:
I loved Arthur and wanted to protect him at all costs. I understood Opal's choices but didn't quite like her. I didn't like how the author focused a lot on Arthur's apparent physical ugliness; it felt mean. The main characters are in their late 20s but read a bit younger.
General Thoughts:
I loved Arthur and wanted to protect him at all costs. I understood Opal's choices but didn't quite like her. I didn't like how the author focused a lot on Arthur's apparent physical ugliness; it felt mean. The main characters are in their late 20s but read a bit younger.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Death of parent, Racism, Body shaming, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Slavery and Child death
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