Reviews

The Luminaries by Susan Dennard

sadhbh_anseo's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.25

Really enjoyed reading this, audiobook way was very good. Kinda predictable plot but a goodie characters are very likable and 3 dimensional

yodamom's review against another edition

3.0

I really liked the pacing, the setting, the monsters. What brought it from 4 stars to three, the teeth clicking, the everything clicking, why all the weird noises ? Why so many repetitive ? On audio it was super annoying.

librarianlizreads's review against another edition

4.0

What an abrupt end! I really thought there would be more answers in this first book, but then again, I did not realize it was part of a series. :)

cath_a's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

raelam89's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious tense 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? No

5.0

bookishlittlebird's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

rebecca_dee's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

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

4.25

endiatris29's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.25

elliecaitlin16's review against another edition

mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

thesimplereader's review against another edition

3.0

3.5 ⭐️

I loved the world, Winnie, her family... and Jay. This felt like The Hunger Games meets Fantastical Beasts and Where to Find Them!

That being said... I did not love the 3rd person or writing style. It felt choppy and disconnected. I would love to see it all through Winnie and Jay's POVs.