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I love Aldridge's use of atmosphere in "Deephaven" to create a little mystery and magic. It was perfectly creepy and charming, and I especially enjoyed how for all the angst and terror in the plot, the queer elements were quiet and angst-free: not a horror story about queerness, but a horror story with queerness in it.

teatowel's review

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adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious 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? Yes

5.0

archaeolologist's review

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adventurous dark inspiring mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

aardwyrm's review

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adventurous emotional mysterious slow-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? No

4.0

I am not the target audience, but a good book for 8 year olds makes you feel like you've become one again. Elementary school me would have loved it, and the art is perfect.

nordiccowgirl's review against another edition

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slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

bannec19's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-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

4.25

evamadera1's review

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4.0

For a book distinctly out of my comfort zone, I appreciated the narrative Aldridge put together. Aldridge created one of the best Gothic atmospheres I have ever read. I also appreciated all the nuances that Aldridge gave to Nev. Unfortunately, the overall mystery and horrific/fantastical elements felt shallow and fell short of making sense. Ultimately, I do not think that this is a bad book. In fact, I think it's fairly well-written. it's just not the genre for me.

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