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elizabeth_its_liz_reading's review against another edition
3.0
I really love Moreno-Garcia’s writing and the setting of all of her novels. I did find this one slow in the first 2/3 or so, but it still held my interest. The last 1/3 was interesting, but maybe a bit predictable. By the end, I wished there had been either more science fiction aspects or more historical pieces incorporated into the story.
3.5 stars
3.5 stars
alexandriam_rose's review against another edition
4.0
definitely liked this new SMG installment, loved the writing and the perfectly crafted gothic-jungle vibes, though I think it might rank just behind Mexican Gothic
leila_reads_too_much's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
minaros's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
4.0
littlehauntedlibrary's review against another edition
3.0
2.5/5⭐️
Historic sci-fi based on The Island of Doctor Moreau
I wanted to love this one, was one my most anticipated for the year but sadly it was just kind of average. I just couldn't connect or care about the Moreau's, at all.
Pros:
-slow pacing, I love that
-hybrids, my favorite part of the story
-the story, in theory
Cons:
-Carlota and Dr. Moreau. They're both awful and kind of a drag. The Dr is very repetitive.
-predictability, whatever you think is going to happen is exactly what is going to happen.
Historic sci-fi based on The Island of Doctor Moreau
I wanted to love this one, was one my most anticipated for the year but sadly it was just kind of average. I just couldn't connect or care about the Moreau's, at all.
Pros:
-slow pacing, I love that
-hybrids, my favorite part of the story
-the story, in theory
Cons:
-Carlota and Dr. Moreau. They're both awful and kind of a drag. The Dr is very repetitive.
-predictability, whatever you think is going to happen is exactly what is going to happen.
norahhm's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
cassiacow's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Really enjoyed this one. I don't know much about the history of the area or the time, but I didn't feel a lack with that.
It was a little predictable in parts, but I really enjoyed the way the story resolved and the climax. I also felt the pacing was a little off, but not enough to pull me out of it!
Overall, a really great read!
It was a little predictable in parts, but I really enjoyed the way the story resolved and the climax. I also felt the pacing was a little off, but not enough to pull me out of it!
Overall, a really great read!
powerful0z's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
imagine_cheri's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
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
4.5