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cinderrunner's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It was slow moving for me at the start. But once i got about halfway through, it picked up substantially and i zipped through the remainder of the book. Very gothic and atmospheric. The overall mood, especially at the Bridge gives very much Wuthering Heights vibes. Concept is fun and fairly orignal. Very haunting. A little gory without being overly grotesque. Saw the end reveal coming but getting there was fun so i didnt mind. Check trigger warnings for this one cause there are a lot. I will never be okay with a modern book using slurs and stereotypes against Romani people regardless of when the book is set. The plot could have been just as successful without that nonsense so shame to the author for that.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Suicide attempt, Racism, Misogyny, Emotional abuse, Gore, Xenophobia, Suicide, Racial slurs, Mental illness, Fire/Fire injury, Forced institutionalization, Pregnancy, Animal cruelty, Violence, Miscarriage, Blood, Body horror, Classism, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Animal death, Death, Death of parent, and Grief
Moderate: Confinement
ivy123's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
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
4.0
This book would make a great horror movie if produced. Had some classic gothic tropes that I love and gave me that creepy feeling in the pit of my stomach that makes u run to ur bedroom when it's dark. The companions were the most creepy of all as you can just see them waiting for you in the shadows.
I enjoyed how no one in this novel is perfect they all have their flaws which I think makes them feel even more human. The creepy mansion and superstitions were all the things I love in a gothic novel. The multiple storylines were interesting and tied together nicely as well.
Unfortunately I seem to be falling into this trap allot recently where I love the novel but hate the ending. This maybe due to my penchant for a good ending I hate ambiguous or unhappy ones which is a personal preference so if you do not mind that this will not bother you. I also felt like there was more needed in the ending after the shock revelation to be completely satisfied. I turned last page and was like is that it.
Overall still a good story and would recommend as long as u dont require a happy ending to be satisfied
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Suicide attempt
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