latifae's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
hspauthor's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
3.0
faebookhoard's review
5.0
Just wow.... I received a copy of this book completely by chance, one of those things that just is meant to be.
I started this book without reading the synopsis or really knowing what I was getting myself into, and this book took hold of me from page one. The fast paced intro diving right into action and not letting up was a welcome change from the meandering of my last few reads.
Bookception how does a person find them selves caring so much for characters who are from a book that only exists within the book you are reading. It was so easy to understand why Connie and Adelle loved the book being someone who deeply loves Pride and Prejudice.
Following their story and seeing them seemingly being able to dive into the story they have fawned over for years was beautiful even if everything had gone horribly wrong. Moira though not the true villain of the story plays her part so well. taking you from a love affair to a pure hatred right along side both girls.
Masterfully written and perfect for anyone who loves gothic horror and wants to feel completely immersed in the fear and hope that prevails through out, I did not think I would find so many characters to feel passionate about in a single book. Hoping beyond all hope that they will find their happy endings only to have the rug pulled out from under you in a way that most aspire to reach, it was beautiful.
I wanted to be mad at the ending but it was so well done that it was beyond inspiring.
For me this entire book could be summed up as Cabin in the Woods as an Isekai for the next Nerdy Witchy Generation.
I started this book without reading the synopsis or really knowing what I was getting myself into, and this book took hold of me from page one. The fast paced intro diving right into action and not letting up was a welcome change from the meandering of my last few reads.
Bookception how does a person find them selves caring so much for characters who are from a book that only exists within the book you are reading. It was so easy to understand why Connie and Adelle loved the book being someone who deeply loves Pride and Prejudice.
Following their story and seeing them seemingly being able to dive into the story they have fawned over for years was beautiful even if everything had gone horribly wrong. Moira though not the true villain of the story plays her part so well. taking you from a love affair to a pure hatred right along side both girls.
Masterfully written and perfect for anyone who loves gothic horror and wants to feel completely immersed in the fear and hope that prevails through out, I did not think I would find so many characters to feel passionate about in a single book. Hoping beyond all hope that they will find their happy endings only to have the rug pulled out from under you in a way that most aspire to reach, it was beautiful.
I wanted to be mad at the ending but it was so well done that it was beyond inspiring.
For me this entire book could be summed up as Cabin in the Woods as an Isekai for the next Nerdy Witchy Generation.
inbookishworld's review against another edition
2.0
Powieść miała ogromny potencjał, a autorka miała świetny pomysł, ale niestety, coś po drodze poszło nie tak. Książka ta pójdzie prędko w zapomnienie.
O głównych bohaterkach ciężko cokolwiek powiedzieć, bo zanim zdążyłam je poznać, to od razu zostają rzucone w wir akcji. Poboczne postacie też są w większości papierowe, nic o nich nie wiadomo. Nikogo nie polubiłam, z nikim się nie zżyłam. Wszystko za szybko się dzieje – wydarzenia, zauroczenia.
Nie wszystkie wątki zostały domknięte. Zwłaszcza zakończenie jest nie do końca jasne.
PS Uwaga na spojlery dotyczące „Targowiska próżności” i „Władcy pierścieni”.
O głównych bohaterkach ciężko cokolwiek powiedzieć, bo zanim zdążyłam je poznać, to od razu zostają rzucone w wir akcji. Poboczne postacie też są w większości papierowe, nic o nich nie wiadomo. Nikogo nie polubiłam, z nikim się nie zżyłam. Wszystko za szybko się dzieje – wydarzenia, zauroczenia.
Nie wszystkie wątki zostały domknięte. Zwłaszcza zakończenie jest nie do końca jasne.
PS Uwaga na spojlery dotyczące „Targowiska próżności” i „Władcy pierścieni”.
anitafar's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
jamhannahw's review
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Definitely a YA novel, I found it more confusing the longer it went. And that goes for the ending too. I wouldn’t say it made for a satisfying ending.
gardeningwithbadintent's review
Combination of narrator and writing. Not the sort of YA that a full adult can enjoy
clairemarie's review
Don’t like the writing style. There’s to much telling you everything rather than showing. It sometimes reads like a whole stream of consciousness despite not being in first person.
lyssenks's review
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0