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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Well fuck. That was a wild ride but I really loved the darkness of Law.
Grateful for the author’s note in the beginning of the book.
Grateful for the author’s note in the beginning of the book.
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I really love the idea of this book and love a character becoming corrupt, but I really struggled with the writing. I kinda wanted it to go deeper into some of the characters and stuff because it felt like it didn't go too in depth about anything. Honestly I think that, if the writing was a bit different, I would have loved this a lot
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The narrator, Kristolyn Lloyd, did her big one on this! She masterfully captured the voice of Acheron. Her vocal performance was outstanding, showcasing remarkable range and a strong command of diverse accents, notably French and Irish. However, her portrayal of the male characters felt less convincing. Nonetheless, she imbued the narrative with significant emotional depth, greatly enhancing the story's impact.
While the author's initial warning about the story's graphic nature proved true and generally falls outside my preferred genres, Jamison Shea's portrayal of the immense effort and suffering endured by ballerinas, especially Black dancers navigating the Parisian scene, was quite impactful. The narrative, told from the perspective of a young, orphaned Black woman, illuminated the ballet world and the specific obstacles Black women encounter. This included revealing issues like the financial and time burden of sourcing appropriate dance attire and the disheartening experience of being overlooked for roles due to discriminatory perceptions of appearance or skill. The protagonist's struggles and frustrations were particularly relatable, offering a compelling entry point into these broader issues.
Towards the latter half of the book, I did get confused with the various characters and their backstories, such as Ciro, Andor, Keturah, and Sabine. Additionally, I did not care for the lackluster romance between Laure and Andor; Laure's continued pursuit of him felt entirely pointless.
This book was not at all what I expected, and I was left pleased and curious to see what's in store for Laure in the following book in the series. This book is perfect for those who appreciate ballet with a dark, spiritual undertone. Get comfortable, get your snacks, because you are in for a ride!
While the author's initial warning about the story's graphic nature proved true and generally falls outside my preferred genres, Jamison Shea's portrayal of the immense effort and suffering endured by ballerinas, especially Black dancers navigating the Parisian scene, was quite impactful. The narrative, told from the perspective of a young, orphaned Black woman, illuminated the ballet world and the specific obstacles Black women encounter. This included revealing issues like the financial and time burden of sourcing appropriate dance attire and the disheartening experience of being overlooked for roles due to discriminatory perceptions of appearance or skill. The protagonist's struggles and frustrations were particularly relatable, offering a compelling entry point into these broader issues.
Towards the latter half of the book, I did get confused with the various characters and their backstories, such as Ciro, Andor, Keturah, and Sabine. Additionally, I did not care for the lackluster romance between Laure and Andor; Laure's continued pursuit of him felt entirely pointless.
This book was not at all what I expected, and I was left pleased and curious to see what's in store for Laure in the following book in the series. This book is perfect for those who appreciate ballet with a dark, spiritual undertone. Get comfortable, get your snacks, because you are in for a ride!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Racism, Blood
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This story is exhilarating, quite a ride. Really enjoyed it.
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book started strong, but I found myself struggling to keep track of the various conflicts as it progressed.