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micklesreads's review against another edition
I don't think I've ever DNF'd a book this far in, but I was excited about the premise. The lack of character development and lack of a clear plot finally got me though.
ashleycvirga's review against another edition
5.0
Lesbian vampires + Fifty Shades of Grey + Game of Thrones = House of Hunger
ngrace's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
- 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
bedill's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
hairlikestardust's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lali_002's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Injury/Injury detail, and Blood
Moderate: Drug abuse and Drug use
Minor: Animal death and Murder
callistag1's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars, rounded up to a 4 star
I'm not for certain if these are considered spoilers, but I'd rather be safe than sorry.
This book definitely caught my attention because of how it has the bloodmaids and people who drink blood but are secretly not vampires, and I love how it shows those of higher class, specifically those from generational wealth, and how they see people of lower class, especially bloodmaids who they seem to care little for.
But one of the things I found lacking about this book was the unanswered questions surrounding the other houses. They all drank blood and had bloodmaids, but the question of it was were they afflicted with this hunger like Lisavet and the other family in the house of hunger were? Or was it just them? The question is there because they all have power and use bloodmaids, so is it just because of their claimed belief that it can cure illnesses, or are they also monsters like Lisavet was? Also, if Lisavet was afflicted with the hunger, as her father was, I'm surprised that her father drank Lisavet's blood and it was somehow able to help his affliction. You would think, since they are suffering from the same "disease" of sorts, that her blood would not have been to any effect.
Also, I was certain Mae was going to turn out to also be some kind of monster considering how she destroyed all of her toys in ways that were very creepy. I'm surprised nothing came of that. I'm also suprised Ivor told Lisavet about Marion's plans, just because it was so clear he wanted to take over House of Hunger from her. But seeing that Ivor's mother was Lisavet's father's half-sister (and we don't know if the half was one the mother or father's side of the family so we have no idea if the disease was passed down to Ivor's mother or not), the question is once again asked if only Lisavet was afflicted with the hunger. Maybe Ivor was as well, if it ran in the bloodline.
Overall, I enjoyed the book, but I feel like a few more things could have been explained more clearly.
I'm not for certain if these are considered spoilers, but I'd rather be safe than sorry.
This book definitely caught my attention because of how it has the bloodmaids and people who drink blood but are secretly not vampires, and I love how it shows those of higher class, specifically those from generational wealth, and how they see people of lower class, especially bloodmaids who they seem to care little for.
But one of the things I found lacking about this book was the unanswered questions surrounding the other houses. They all drank blood and had bloodmaids, but the question of it was were they afflicted with this hunger like Lisavet and the other family in the house of hunger were? Or was it just them? The question is there because they all have power and use bloodmaids, so is it just because of their claimed belief that it can cure illnesses, or are they also monsters like Lisavet was? Also, if Lisavet was afflicted with the hunger, as her father was, I'm surprised that her father drank Lisavet's blood and it was somehow able to help his affliction. You would think, since they are suffering from the same "disease" of sorts, that her blood would not have been to any effect.
Also, I was certain Mae was going to turn out to also be some kind of monster considering how she destroyed all of her toys in ways that were very creepy. I'm surprised nothing came of that. I'm also suprised Ivor told Lisavet about Marion's plans, just because it was so clear he wanted to take over House of Hunger from her. But seeing that Ivor's mother was Lisavet's father's half-sister (and we don't know if the half was one the mother or father's side of the family so we have no idea if the disease was passed down to Ivor's mother or not), the question is once again asked if only Lisavet was afflicted with the hunger. Maybe Ivor was as well, if it ran in the bloodline.
Overall, I enjoyed the book, but I feel like a few more things could have been explained more clearly.
scarybrow17's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
callypeeso's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0