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cobaltbookshelf's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars
First off cover is absolutely stunning but story is clichéd I checked out after one death like was that necessary but moving on. I liked siblings dynamic even though book is more plot than characters. Just ok in my opinion
First off cover is absolutely stunning but story is clichéd I checked out after one death like was that necessary but moving on. I liked siblings dynamic even though book is more plot than characters. Just ok in my opinion
laurolly's review against another edition
4.0
4 Stars. This was beautiful and eerie, I felt like a fly stuck in Sutherlands web. There was a slow build up, but thinking back I can now see the small hints hidden along the way. The atmosphere was haunting, an excellent combination of horror and femininity/beauty. I don’t usually go for spooky books, however, because this was written as a dark fairytale I felt it was easy for me to get into the story. There were some predictable twists, but for the most part I was surprised by what happened. There are some scenes which have been replaying in my mind since I finished the book, and I think they’ll be there for a while. I liked Iris’s POV, she felt grounded even as her worldview slipped away from her. Overall, I really liked this book and am eager to see if Sutherland is planning on writing a sequel.
sam_hartwig's review against another edition
4.0
Perfectly creepy and fantastical. Just the kind of book I was in the mood for.
linda101's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
gisselleestefani06's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
nyxesss's review against another edition
4.0
I loved the idea of this book! How didn't I read it sooner???
Characters 8
Writing 9
Plot 8
Entertainment 8
8.3★
Characters 8
Writing 9
Plot 8
Entertainment 8
8.3★
cementmirror's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
I love re-reading this book! It's well paced, mysterious, and I love the detail in it. i thought the twist would be boring, but I was actually kinda shocked at it. the only thing other thing I want is for the otherworld to be explored more, maybe in a sequel?!
lilgnocchi's review against another edition
3.75
strong start, characters started off interesting. but halfway through i didn’t rly like the turn the book took. but i wasn’t left with many questions which was nice
safiewafie's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Death, Child death, Murder, and Body horror
Moderate: Suicide
daphelba's review against another edition
4.0
3.5*
Beautifully written - if a bit repetitive in descriptions.
Unique take on purgatory, or at least unlike anything I've read.
I wish there was more to the story of who Grey, Vivi, and Iris were before...it felt a bit like a cop-out for the author to abandon a backstory/motive for Grey to have done what she did, and unfortunately, I saw the reveal that was actually presented, coming relatively early on. A backstory was vital to maintain surprise for me as a reader, so it was disappointing for Grey to "not remember".
Beautifully written - if a bit repetitive in descriptions.
Unique take on purgatory, or at least unlike anything I've read.
I wish there was more to the story of who Grey, Vivi, and Iris were before...it felt a bit like a cop-out for the author to abandon a backstory/motive for Grey to have done what she did, and unfortunately, I saw the reveal that was actually presented, coming relatively early on. A backstory was vital to maintain surprise for me as a reader, so it was disappointing for Grey to "not remember".