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gabbywabby92's review against another edition
2.0
The cover of this book provides way too much hype for what the story is actually about which is sad because it looked so enticing! (yes, I know you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover but have your looked at it!).
I was very excited about this book thinking that I would be spooked just by just reading it or jumping around my house because of an odd noise here and there, but I wasn’t. The writing alone was difficult to read because the author was trying to set an ambiance about this world and the individuals, but sometimes it was just difficult to read through it smoothly and the story was just bland. I would say that there was maybe 3 times where the book truly grabbed my attention but then it just fell completely flat.
There could have been so much more to this story, but I felt the author hit a wall several times while writing this and couldn’t exactly put themselves into the story. Now don’t get me wrong the story and idea around this book isn’t bad it just doesn’t reach that breaking point into good or amazing. It feels as though the author wanted to tell more about the background on the unworld then actually providing a story or what I call a “show” while you read the material. I found that I was more interested in the journal entries than the main point of the character. The author tried to end the book in a cliff hanger, but it really didn’t want me wishing there was more it actually had me wondering how there could be more.
I also don’t get the point of wasting several pages on pictures. I feel like those extra pages could have been added to bring more to the story.
I was very excited about this book thinking that I would be spooked just by just reading it or jumping around my house because of an odd noise here and there, but I wasn’t. The writing alone was difficult to read because the author was trying to set an ambiance about this world and the individuals, but sometimes it was just difficult to read through it smoothly and the story was just bland. I would say that there was maybe 3 times where the book truly grabbed my attention but then it just fell completely flat.
There could have been so much more to this story, but I felt the author hit a wall several times while writing this and couldn’t exactly put themselves into the story. Now don’t get me wrong the story and idea around this book isn’t bad it just doesn’t reach that breaking point into good or amazing. It feels as though the author wanted to tell more about the background on the unworld then actually providing a story or what I call a “show” while you read the material. I found that I was more interested in the journal entries than the main point of the character. The author tried to end the book in a cliff hanger, but it really didn’t want me wishing there was more it actually had me wondering how there could be more.
I also don’t get the point of wasting several pages on pictures. I feel like those extra pages could have been added to bring more to the story.
tessaschraa's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
bookgirl4ever's review against another edition
3.0
Runaway Louisa roams the streets telling fake fortunes to make a couple of pennies for a bite to eat and a place to sleep each night. One day, she crosses paths with an old lady who offers her a home at the boardinghouse Coldthistle. Louisa takes her up on it, only to soon learn that Coldthistle is a strange place, and one that she can never leave. Louisa's fear permeates the story as she tries to escape, warn one of the boarders of what an evil place he resides, and learns the mysteries of Coldthistle.
High School.
High School.
eevie_reads's review against another edition
4.0
I was so into this! I liked Madeleine Roux's Asylum series and I'm happy to say I enjoyed reading this one of hers, too. The little snippets of journal entries could have been done in a different manner because I can't really remember much of any of them and I just finished the book. The main story was fun and Louisa never got to the point where she got on my nerves (which sometimes can happen when a character resists the story for too long). I thought the characters were interesting and I liked them. It pleasantly reminded me of Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children, although the books aren't that similar- just the vibes. It was a quick read for me and I'm interested in continuing this series.
someonetookit's review
5.0
So Roux has done it again and I am shaken by her dark gothic fairytale that is House of Furies. I expected good but this blew my socks off.
From the first page I knew something was up but didn't guess exactly what was happening until about half way through when the truth is not gently hinted at, rather thrown with force straight into the readers face.
And that ending. Oh my gosh, I loved it and now because I am total trash for anything Roux writes, I am starting Court of Shadows. At 11.30pm. When I have to work in the morning.
From the first page I knew something was up but didn't guess exactly what was happening until about half way through when the truth is not gently hinted at, rather thrown with force straight into the readers face.
And that ending. Oh my gosh, I loved it and now because I am total trash for anything Roux writes, I am starting Court of Shadows. At 11.30pm. When I have to work in the morning.
kielirose's review against another edition
5.0
Madeleine's words flow off the pages like ink from a pen.
oneanjana's review against another edition
3.0
This book has been sitting on my TBR shelf for a long time until one of my booksta friends’ reviews about this caught my attention. According to her, this book is somewhat like what she expected Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children to be like. Since I loved that series, I am confident that this will be great.
It has Miss Peregrine’s vibes indeed. There are old, creepy pictures, children with abilities, monsters, and a crone that resembles Miss Peregrine herself.
Sadly, it was an okay read for me. While the plot and characters were intriguing, I found the main character to be unlikable. Her stubbornness and curiosity don't bother me, but her foolishness and fickleness do.
The pace is so slow that it is unbearable, but there are still many plot holes in the end. I believe the reason for this point is that this is the first book in the series. I found the inserts that explained rare myths and legends to be a confusing add-on to the plot. There is too much information, but it is not utilized effectively in the story.
Well, I truly hope that the sequels will improve.
It has Miss Peregrine’s vibes indeed. There are old, creepy pictures, children with abilities, monsters, and a crone that resembles Miss Peregrine herself.
Sadly, it was an okay read for me. While the plot and characters were intriguing, I found the main character to be unlikable. Her stubbornness and curiosity don't bother me, but her foolishness and fickleness do.
The pace is so slow that it is unbearable, but there are still many plot holes in the end. I believe the reason for this point is that this is the first book in the series. I found the inserts that explained rare myths and legends to be a confusing add-on to the plot. There is too much information, but it is not utilized effectively in the story.
Well, I truly hope that the sequels will improve.
luna_rondo's review against another edition
4.0
The first 100 pages or so felt a bit flat for me, but as soon as I got into a rhythm this book went flying. Very excited to read more in this series!