3.83 AVERAGE

annab8908's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 3%

It was so similar to Netflix beginning and I remembered I didn't even like the show that much

One of my favorite read in 2024!
dark mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

The atmosphere in this book was insanely good but I didn't connect so much with the characters. I'm very excited to read on though!
adventurous mysterious slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Im obsessed with Oxford, so reading about someone being able to use their library, really got me hooked. Adding history into the mix, just really sold me. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants a more adult supernatural series.
adventurous emotional mysterious reflective tense slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I finished listening to this story on my morning commute. This book was like an NPR story. I wanted to stay in my car to keep listening. How could I not love a book about academic vampires and witches that begins at the Bodleian library in Oxford? The library science geek in me was in love. Sometimes the story did drag and there was a bit of navel gazing, but I can't wait to hear the next book in the series that I've checked out from the library.
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megcrew6's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 22%

5 1/2 hours into the 24 hour long audio and there's has been so much said without saying anything.

The high volume of details usually is a good thing for me especially when world building, but every detail shared is irrelevant and/or repetitive.

Diana (MFC) is annoying af with her "I'm special and different because I reject my power despite being the strongest witch alive, but I also like to read AND work out. Not only that but I *have* to work out because I have a unique adrenaline disorder." Gurl bye

An Oxford-based urban fantasy and forbidden romance could have been a cool, fun read but that's not this.
adventurous funny informative mysterious relaxing fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix