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breanasprinkle's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Lady McBeth is a gothic reimagining based on the Shakespeare play. A story told by the leading villianess herself. Not everything is as it seems.
First we are introduced to Roscille. Multilingual, great memory, and clever.
She was seen as a witch or as witch-cursed due to her unnatural beauty.
It's said her eyes could give her power over men.
In this quick read in the older style there are many feelings of eeriness, masterful planning attempts, twisted moments, and darkness. It's dramatic. Tragic.
I love all of the supernatural elements included within the tale. It truly takes a dark turn that will have you fascinated.
Be sure to check all trigger warnings ahead of time.
Copy recieved was an ARC.
My opinion is my own and is left voluntarily.
First we are introduced to Roscille. Multilingual, great memory, and clever.
She was seen as a witch or as witch-cursed due to her unnatural beauty.
It's said her eyes could give her power over men.
In this quick read in the older style there are many feelings of eeriness, masterful planning attempts, twisted moments, and darkness. It's dramatic. Tragic.
I love all of the supernatural elements included within the tale. It truly takes a dark turn that will have you fascinated.
Be sure to check all trigger warnings ahead of time.
Copy recieved was an ARC.
My opinion is my own and is left voluntarily.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, and War
Moderate: Animal death, Confinement, and Death
Minor: Body shaming, Infidelity, Misogyny, Rape, and Abortion
aseel_reads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
This was a rough retelling, very valid in the sense that many woman suffered from violence, but doesn't mean it was enjoyable to read. I liked the idea of both Macbeths having occult powers but roscille's abilities weren't not clearly explained and made it hard to understand what she could do. I also didn't really care for her having a relationship with lisander and his curse was kind of random. generally the book was kind of confusing and random
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Body shaming, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Infidelity, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual content, Slavery, and Sexual harassment