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nightwithbooks's review against another edition
3 Stars I guess... IDK. Interesting idea but slow pacing. I expected more
graciejames's review
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
khaleesimod93's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.0
I enjoyed this book. It wasn't exciting or particularly crazy. It just was good. It was weird and strange and a bit creepy, but I loved it all the same. There wasn't a plot per se, but it still managed to keep me reading. The writing style is odd, not because of the first person, but just the way it was structured. It was simple enough to follow and kept me engaged throughout the story. Louisa is a weird character to me. I didn't hate her even though she was selfish, unlikable, and wishy washy. Normally, her type of character would have me screaming in frustration, but she worked for the story. I'm not sure exactly if I want to finish the series, but it's an interesting first book
leafblade's review against another edition
4.0
This was a long ass introduction to a new trilogy???? series???? duology?????? that I'll DEFINITELY keep reading.
I CAN'T WAIT FOR THE FOUND FAMILY TROPE TO KICK IN
Anyway I loved the setting and the characters and the creatures and the vibes and Lee and the fact that there was a dog WHO DOESN'T DIE. Amazing.
I still think there's LOTS of worldbuilding to do, though. I hope we'll see more in the next book!
I CAN'T WAIT FOR THE FOUND FAMILY TROPE TO KICK IN
Anyway I loved the setting and the characters and the creatures and the vibes and Lee and the fact that there was a dog WHO DOESN'T DIE. Amazing.
I still think there's LOTS of worldbuilding to do, though. I hope we'll see more in the next book!
mllejoyeuxnoel's review against another edition
3.0
Roux's writing is a delightful Victorian throwback. I didn't find this book particularly scary, nor was I very much attached to any of the characters. The Devil... well, he wasn't very devilish. Still, this was beautifully written, and that alone has earned my rating here.
hannahhbic's review against another edition
3.0
Definitely not bad by any means. It just didn't grab my interest enough to finish it.
kaeliwolf's review
5.0
I'm still kinda confused and I feel like i read this in a fever dream but I really enjoyed it..?
shtarzz's review against another edition
4.0
⭐️4.0
Estuvo muy interesante, al principio me costo un poco pero conforme iba avanzando todo mejoró.
Me gustó el hecho de que algunos capítulos iniciaran con fragmentos sobre las criaturas.
Como soy una romántica, me faltó ese detalle, estoy interesada en la relación de Louisa y Morningside, que, pese a no tener muchas implicaciones que podrían dar a pensar en un futuro romance, no puedo evitar hacer mis teorías. Sobre Lee no sentí mucha química, tal vez sí en un sentido amistoso, pero no en uno romántico, supongo que se debe a que no confié demasiado en él durante el libro.
Espero que en los próximos libros se ahonde más en las habilidades y origen de Louisa, además de que se explique las historias de los otros personajes.
Estuvo muy interesante, al principio me costo un poco pero conforme iba avanzando todo mejoró.
Me gustó el hecho de que algunos capítulos iniciaran con fragmentos sobre las criaturas.
Como soy una romántica, me faltó ese detalle, estoy interesada en la relación de Louisa y Morningside, que, pese a no tener muchas implicaciones que podrían dar a pensar en un futuro romance, no puedo evitar hacer mis teorías. Sobre Lee no sentí mucha química, tal vez sí en un sentido amistoso, pero no en uno romántico, supongo que se debe a que no confié demasiado en él durante el libro.
Espero que en los próximos libros se ahonde más en las habilidades y origen de Louisa, además de que se explique las historias de los otros personajes.