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wasaaabii's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
haleyk_reads's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Sexual content, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Schizophrenia/Psychosis and Murder
Minor: Dementia, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, and Vomit
abookapothecary's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
“it’s okay to not like a book” - me, to myself.
i loved the vibes, mystery, and spice. and that’s about it. i didn’t love how the plot , world, and characters were developed. i didn’t love the info dump, cliche, wrapped-up-with-a-bow-on-top ending that we got no foreshadowing of. if the antagonist has a monologue explaining why and how they’re responsible for all the bad things in the ending, then to me that’s lazy writing. (im not a writer, i couldn’t do it better, but i expect better.) the insta-lust. the trope-iness without substance to back it up. my feelings are mixed on how mental health was handled, it is always nice to see representation and it was okay for the most part but suicide was brought up and i don’t think it was handled well at all. the writing was so flowery and repetitive, just paragraphs and paragraphs of metaphors that it felt forced. and im a flowery person.
the singular good quote I pulled:
i loved the vibes, mystery, and spice. and that’s about it. i didn’t love how the plot , world, and characters were developed. i didn’t love the info dump, cliche, wrapped-up-with-a-bow-on-top ending that we got no foreshadowing of. if the antagonist has a monologue explaining why and how they’re responsible for all the bad things in the ending, then to me that’s lazy writing. (im not a writer, i couldn’t do it better, but i expect better.) the insta-lust. the trope-iness without substance to back it up. my feelings are mixed on how mental health was handled, it is always nice to see representation and it was okay for the most part but suicide was brought up and i don’t think it was handled well at all. the writing was so flowery and repetitive, just paragraphs and paragraphs of metaphors that it felt forced. and im a flowery person.
the singular good quote I pulled:
“If this is madness,” she whispered almost against his lips, “drown me in it.”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Suicide
Minor: Dementia
pachyfaeria's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide, Mental illness, and Murder
juno_reads18's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic friendship and Suicide
cheriepie's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.5
Wattpad writers are getting too bold these days.
A five star reading experience in a point five star book though. I don’t think I’ve ever laughed so much.
A five star reading experience in a point five star book though. I don’t think I’ve ever laughed so much.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Suicide attempt, Forced institutionalization, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Dementia
Minor: Incest
The schizophrenia/psychosis in this book is handled with about as much care as your bags on Delta Airlines. Corvina's schizophrenia is almost always romanticized in some way (usually in the "maybe she has these hallucinations because she's so witchy and intuitive" way) and Vad is constantly making remarks about being her madness or whatever. Neither Corvina nor her mother have any symptoms of schizophrenia other than hallucinations, presumably because either the author did no research or because the other schizophrenia symptoms aren't very cool and mysterious. All this while also demonizing schizophrenia -- whilebonez_x's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Blood, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Death, and Grief
Minor: Suicide, Cursing, Forced institutionalization, Dementia, and Suicidal thoughts
jessratesbooks's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I actually really enjoyed the storyline of this book.
The characters? Perfection.
Morally grey MMC? Yes.
The plot? Amazing.
The Setting? Dark Academia and Creepy Castles.
Should you let your Mom read this book if you ever want to look her in the eyes again? No. 🌶️(sorry mom, love you 🫶)
Corvina (The FMC) was such a unique character. Vad… reminded me of Zade from Haunting Adeline but a lot less psychotic.
*This book was gifted to me in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual assault, and Suicide
ga_bby4's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Suicide and Murder
Minor: Vomit and Slavery
amandahayman's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I really enjoyed Gothikana, more than I thought I would! I loved the atmosphere in this book, RuNyx absolutely nailed the dreary, gloomy gothic feel of the castle and the mountainous woods surrounding it.
Loved Corvina's character growth, and Vad was hot as hell ;) but I loved seeing the protective, sweet side too when it came to how much he truly cared for Corvina.
SPOILERS BELOW
I actually really liked how parts of the mystery of the castle were left unresolved, especially the more supernatural elements. RuNyx left me wanting more, and the set-up at the very end with Corvina and Vad returning back to the castle hopefully indicates that we are getting a sequel!
Loved Corvina's character growth, and Vad was hot as hell ;) but I loved seeing the protective, sweet side too when it came to how much he truly cared for Corvina.
SPOILERS BELOW
I actually really liked how parts of the mystery of the castle were left unresolved, especially the more supernatural elements. RuNyx left me wanting more, and the set-up at the very end with Corvina and Vad returning back to the castle hopefully indicates that we are getting a sequel!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Murder, Violence, and Suicide