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sdevine's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
lydiaaizlewood's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
__crazy_cat_lady__'s review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
mfbaaby's review against another edition
3.0
I did expect more from this however loved the academic rivals aspect with Laura and Carmilla’s relationship. The writing was slower for me at times and harder to engage in the story but nevertheless was a good read.
katemarieshorts's review against another edition
dark
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
leedawn's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
oceanelle's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Gorgeously written and honestly a fun, heady read, but I found myself wanting more—more exploration of kink, especially like in the vampire party scene (though I know queer kink at all is unusual to see in a traditionally published book) , more growth of Laura outside of her obsession, and definitely more exploration of Isis as a villain . I did appreciate the compare-and-contrasts between power dynamics, though I would’ve loved to see Carmilla and Laura reach a stronger conclusion about boundaries on their own. Also, was Elenore seeing them at the pub a loose thread that went untied? I can’t remember.
exhumedprince's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
4.0
Sapphic poetry? Kinky vampire parties?? Excellent, stellar, perfect. I love Carmilla, and this is a very interesting and creative retelling. Some parts of the climax and resolution, I didn't like. Also, I know she's not a main character in the story, but I loved Elenore and wished there was more of her.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Abandonment, Blood, Gaslighting, Murder, and Adult/minor relationship
Moderate: Alcohol and Death
Minor: Death of parent and Injury/Injury detail
mtdiabla's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.25