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3.36 AVERAGE
3.36 AVERAGE
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
ALC review ❤️
I think the narrator of this book did a good job! The way she read the FMC fit her energy just right. I was, however, thrown off by the lack of at least a mild European accent since the FMC is from there and that's where it starts. That said, I think it would've been worse to have bad accents rather than none. Overall, pretty good performance from the narrator.
It took a while for me to get into this book. The main character gives off Elle Woods energy, but definitely more naive.
The mystery aspect of the book was fun. It made me go "I knew it!" When it was revealed, so I did eventually get into the book.
This book is definitely a light-hearted, cozy mystery read with magical realism and a questionable group of Fées Gardiennes. If you're looking for something that's comfortable and without a lot of subplot complexities or explorations, then this is a good fit!
I think the narrator of this book did a good job! The way she read the FMC fit her energy just right. I was, however, thrown off by the lack of at least a mild European accent since the FMC is from there and that's where it starts. That said, I think it would've been worse to have bad accents rather than none. Overall, pretty good performance from the narrator.
It took a while for me to get into this book. The main character gives off Elle Woods energy, but definitely more naive.
The mystery aspect of the book was fun. It made me go "I knew it!" When it was revealed, so I did eventually get into the book.
This book is definitely a light-hearted, cozy mystery read with magical realism and a questionable group of Fées Gardiennes. If you're looking for something that's comfortable and without a lot of subplot complexities or explorations, then this is a good fit!
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
DNF at 25% I just kept waiting for something to happen. Not for me. Same author as the Vine Witch.
A reminder to me, I don't really care for this author.
A reminder to me, I don't really care for this author.
adventurous
fast-paced
I received an ALC from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This was a cute and quick read. The main character feels very young and naive, and the plot is simple, making this feel like a book for younger readers. It didn't blow me away, but I didn't have any major issues with the book or the narration either.
I do think the pacing could have been strengthened - I think it's only at about 60 or 70% that the older guardiennes fill Celeste in on some key context for the mystery. I'd have liked her to be able to be a more active participant in everything that's going on.
I see this is marketed as the first in a series, so I may check out the next one. The golden age Hollywood setting is fun and unusual, and it'll be interesting to see how Celeste develops as she grows into her role.
This was a cute and quick read. The main character feels very young and naive, and the plot is simple, making this feel like a book for younger readers. It didn't blow me away, but I didn't have any major issues with the book or the narration either.
I do think the pacing could have been strengthened - I think it's only at about 60 or 70% that the older guardiennes fill Celeste in on some key context for the mystery. I'd have liked her to be able to be a more active participant in everything that's going on.
I see this is marketed as the first in a series, so I may check out the next one. The golden age Hollywood setting is fun and unusual, and it'll be interesting to see how Celeste develops as she grows into her role.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
adventurous
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No