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lexluther99's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
4.5
c_marie_writes's review against another edition
3.0
This was our book club selection for the month... and I didn't love it. It just seemed to be relatively slow, and it dragged on longer than it should have. I get the story's premise, but it could have moved on faster, with some unnecessary pieces left out.
Set in the early 1900s, Kitty is on the run and seemingly gets lucky to get a job at a mental hospital for the men who returned from the war. And it turns out to be a bit more than that. She forms a bond with a patient, a decorated war hero, and they figure out what is happening in Portis house.
I felt bored much of the time while reading this, and I had a hard time getting through it for that reason. 2.75 stars, rounded up.
Set in the early 1900s, Kitty is on the run and seemingly gets lucky to get a job at a mental hospital for the men who returned from the war. And it turns out to be a bit more than that. She forms a bond with a patient, a decorated war hero, and they figure out what is happening in Portis house.
I felt bored much of the time while reading this, and I had a hard time getting through it for that reason. 2.75 stars, rounded up.
ravenelvira_xx's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
informative
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? No
4.75
selsha's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Overall Rating -
⭐️: 5/5 - 🌶️: 1/5
It’s my second read of this book, and it was just as good as the first.
This was my first ever Simone St James and it was such an amazing intro into her writing and her world. I don't know that it's her best work, but I absolutely loved it then, and I love it now!
St. James knows how to tell a story and bring out her characters' pain, trauma, love, and kindness. I love every single character!
And Jack Yates – I'd happily be trapped in his haunted house anytime!
Super amazing book! Love it!
⭐️: 5/5 - 🌶️: 1/5
It’s my second read of this book, and it was just as good as the first.
This was my first ever Simone St James and it was such an amazing intro into her writing and her world. I don't know that it's her best work, but I absolutely loved it then, and I love it now!
St. James knows how to tell a story and bring out her characters' pain, trauma, love, and kindness. I love every single character!
And Jack Yates – I'd happily be trapped in his haunted house anytime!
Super amazing book! Love it!
devonadelle's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
sydney_jane's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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
3.5
alysreadsss's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Y'all, this was actually so good! I think this is one of my favorites by Miss SSJ so far! The setting of this one is everything I've been wanting in a book, and I'm so glad I finally found one like this. I love Jack so much. "I'd brave all the fires of hell to see you naked." LORDIE LORDIE LORDIE 🤭 I loved Kitty too! I'm really happy with the way this one ended. Overall, I give this one 5/5 stars!
star_maps's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
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
4.0
butterreadsbooks's review against another edition
5.0
It was a fast story from the beginning, I really enjoyed it! Kind of dragged on in the middle a bit but overall a great story.