Reviews

Halcyon by Rio Youers

spookystaircase's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

highlander1745's review against another edition

3.0

I’m normally a reader of horror and this book seemed my type of thing.

Easy read but flawed- without giving spoilers a few of the main characters actions didn’t seem overly believable.

Would recommend if you are looking for a holiday book or travelling, not challenging or surprising but enjoyable nonetheless.

tasha5492's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious slow-paced

• 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? Yes

2.0

patlanders's review

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

4.5

bobmetal's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

abookloversdiary's review

challenging dark emotional 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? It's complicated

4.0

contem0604's review

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

betweenthe_pages's review against another edition

5.0

I AM BLOWN AWAY

kayla3790's review against another edition

3.0

Good book, enjoyable story. I liked the connection how someone can build their own mini world to escape their grief/trauma. It left me immersed and gripped. It look me far longer to read than i wanted it to but this was mainly due to life and responsibilities. I hope to read more by this author

soren23's review

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Reminds me of a Stephen king novel but without the (sometimes) unnecessary detail. Some parts I wanted to hurry along but probably because I was so interested in finding out what happens. Very good storyline - would make a good movie or series 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Torture, Gun violence, Suicide, and Self harm