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alibrarymouse's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
It’s modern gothic, catharsis in its own way, but—at the same time—fantasy offers a twist I think would have made for a better ending. Schwab has realism going for her at least.
Graphic: Grief, Child death, Murder, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Gore, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Blood
japanasi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
still this was a good read and if the ending hadn’t been as abrupt, I’d have given it an even better rating.
Moderate: Blood, Death, Gore, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal death, Death of parent, Grief, Medical content, and Suicide
saurahsaurus's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Bullying, Child death, Death, Blood, and Death of parent
Moderate: Animal death, Body horror, Child death, Chronic illness, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Confinement, Self harm, Suicide, Violence, Gore, and Pregnancy
Minor: Ableism, Alcohol, and Medical content
kate_arts's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Gore and Suicidal thoughts
koistyfishy's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
This was the first time I’ve ever picked up a VES book and wasn’t sure what to expect based on aspects I have read and watched in reviews of her books.
The story is simple but even in the simplicity it’s mysterious charm kept me entertained even though reading the additional genres (horror, paranormal, mystery) are not something I typically read.
This is the perfect book for spooky season and is just a lovely Victorian Vibe with a mystery I wanted to solve…
Graphic: Murder, Death of parent, Ableism, and Death
Moderate: Gore and Bullying
librarianlirael's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Gore and Blood
Moderate: Death of parent
thesawyerbean's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It was building up at the start to be a mysterious, gothic horror-esque tale filled with secrets and terror, but it all just fell flat. Maybe the reveals happened too early or maybe the switch from build up to “action” ruined the vibe for me, either way it wasn’t as enjoyable as I was hoping. There were also points where Olivia got saved by magic, which always seems like a cop-out, especially when there was no foundation for it particularly in this novel.
Overall, an alright read but not amazing. Very pretty cover though.
Graphic: Death of parent, Death, Gore, and Blood
maeverose's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
Moderate: Kidnapping, Suicide, and Child death
Minor: Gore
The gore is just descriptions of ghosts that look like slightly decayed bodies. Spiders are also a thing.anntharai's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I fell that this is another one from V. E. S. that I will be thinking about for a while.
Graphic: Blood, Death, Death of parent, Suicide, Injury/Injury detail, Confinement, Abandonment, Suicide attempt, Gore, and Bullying
Moderate: Ableism, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gun violence, Violence, and Mental illness
Minor: Animal death
disniq's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
- Mute MC who uses sign language
- Dyslexic SC
Very atmospheric book, and not sure about the ending, but I like the characters and I love the different forms of communication (and barriers to communication) used throughout.
Moderate: Gore, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, and Blood