Reviews

Cruel Illusions by Margie Fuston

bookmotel's review against another edition

1.0

DNF. Really cool premise, but can’t stand the MC

glddstwmn's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

3.5

This was a fun read, I enjoyed the incorporation of magic and vampires. 
There were some entertaining twists and I really enjoyed how the the finale and ending was written, everything was wrapped up nicely.

books_tea_and_fantasy's review against another edition

2.0

2 ⭐️

Characters: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Writing: 3
Plot: 3
Intrigue: 1
Logic: 5
Enjoyment: 2

❌ DNF at 45% (p. 231)
❌ Unhaul

aerussom_25's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

3.0

This book was way too long and the connection between vampires and magicians was a little hard to grasp  in the sense that it was believable. Other than that it was fine. 

lana_taylor23's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.5

eliza_m_ecrire's review against another edition

3.0

Voici un livre qui me tente depuis longtemps, avant même qu’il ne sorte à vrai dire. D’abord intéressée grâce à la superbe couverture, puis par le résumé qui combine magie aux vampires, j’ai rajouté ce livre à ma liste et l’ai acheté à sa sortie, ne le lisant que tout récemment. Ce que je m’apprête à dire donnera le ton pour le reste de mon propos, puisque ça peut être interprété de plusieurs manières : je suis convaincue que si j’avais fait cette lecture à 14 ans, j’aurais ADORÉ ce roman.

Critique complète ici : https://lesmotsdezaza.wordpress.com/2023/05/21/critique-34-cruel-illusions-2022-par-margie-fuston/

rosebizzell's review

emotional hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.0

This book started off with really great potential. I love the story line despite it not being something I’d usually read. However, it felt as though there was a big lead up to the climax of the book and yet it was right at the very end. It felt like it had been brushed over very quickly and I finished the book disappointed because as I said it had really great potential. I just don’t believe the end of it was executed very well.

Despite this, the story itself was unique and did hold my attention. It was also a quick and easy read and I enjoyed it for the most part! However, I am used to reading very big fantasy books and so the climax in those books are extremely detailed and can go on for chapters. If you’re not used to that or aren’t a fan of that then you will enjoy this book!

shinesalot's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

miraclesapphire's review against another edition

5.0

HOLY F*** I LOVE THIS BOOK! I am totally going to keep an eye out for any other books this author creates. It's such a mesmerizing book that I WILL reread. One of my absolute favorite books of all time. It's like Caraval meets vampires and the modern age. If I could give this book more stars, I would.
Describing the book in 5 words: A deliciously sinister magical escape.

izzys_internet_bookshelf's review against another edition

5.0

5/5

Wow. I don’t usually read vampire books but this one had me hoping it would be good and I was hooked from the beginning. I loved the plot and I was so into it I never questioned something while reading it.