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nikrodee's review against another edition
3.0
This book started off a little slow for me. Once it picked up, however, it never stopped entertaining me.
Grace Mae has been through a lot in her young years. When reading the synopsis I figured her being pregnant and being in the Boston Asylum would consist for at least half of the book, but things change quickly and those hooks that brought me to read the book were swapped out for new terrors. You never quite knew where the story was going with these characters, which was a very nice change from a predictable novel. Grace had been traumatized in more ways than one, but she's one hell of a fighter.
The first asylum you're introduced to in this story is a horror story in itself. The people are terrible, workers and insane alike. These poor creatures are thrown here and forgotten about and at the hands of cruel people. I was so angry during this part of the book but it does well since it was based in a time period much different than our own.
I feel like I can't say much without ruining some part or another, but I highly suggest reading this book. It's entertaining and will evoke many emotions while you're reading.
Grace Mae has been through a lot in her young years. When reading the synopsis I figured her being pregnant and being in the Boston Asylum would consist for at least half of the book, but things change quickly and those hooks that brought me to read the book were swapped out for new terrors. You never quite knew where the story was going with these characters, which was a very nice change from a predictable novel. Grace had been traumatized in more ways than one, but she's one hell of a fighter.
The first asylum you're introduced to in this story is a horror story in itself. The people are terrible, workers and insane alike. These poor creatures are thrown here and forgotten about and at the hands of cruel people. I was so angry during this part of the book but it does well since it was based in a time period much different than our own.
I feel like I can't say much without ruining some part or another, but I highly suggest reading this book. It's entertaining and will evoke many emotions while you're reading.
tishywishy's review against another edition
2.0
The book had a good storyline. Grace is supposedly off on a world tour, at least that is what her family is telling everyone but Grace is actually at an asylum trying to cope with the trauma and abuse she endured. The story takes off from there and readers are introduced to a couple strong characters who fall off to the side when Grace continues her journey . Then the book just jumps off the rails and takes a mission to ANYWHERE land. When you think it's heading it one direction, it veers and lands somewhere else, it made me confused and frankly, annoyed. Did this author write this novel's chapters in different years??
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3.0
I really loved the first quarter and last quarter of the book, but that middle 50% seemed had such an odd flow to it, but I really enjoyed it's depiction of friendship and how insane asylums were run in the past.
brianne_k's review against another edition
2.0
DNF page 131. *2/5*
I so desperately wanted to like this book. But I just couldn't get in to it. I just don't have the will or want to continue.
I so desperately wanted to like this book. But I just couldn't get in to it. I just don't have the will or want to continue.
ambeesbookishpages's review against another edition
4.0
The full review can be found at The Book Bratz closer to the release date!
What I liked:
-I LOVED the setting. 1800s? Insane asylums? Sign me up!
Mindy obviously did a lot of research on the time period and asylums. The world building was incredible!
-I really loved the main character Grace. When we first meet her she is pregnant, locked away in the asylum due to her pregnancy.
All the characters were well done. As I said, a lot of research went into this book. How patients were treated, what was big during that time. Each character was well defined and entertaining in their own way.
-There is no love interest in this book. The story worked well with out it.
-This book is gruesome and cringe worthy. Mindy's work is metaphorical and jumps off the page. A Madness so Discreet was beautifully written!
That cover! It is gorgeous!
What I didn't like:
-There were a few slow moments in the plot but overall things kept a steady pace.
-I felt like the big conflict was resolved too easily. They spent more then half the book looking for this murder... and then in the span of two pages it was over.
Overall:
I really enjoyed this one. I loved Mindy's other two books so I knew I would love this one just as much, There were several "oh shit" moments. Despite my dislikes I do highly recommend this one to everyone who enjoys a good mystery, thriller, or horror novel.
What I liked:
-I LOVED the setting. 1800s? Insane asylums? Sign me up!
Mindy obviously did a lot of research on the time period and asylums. The world building was incredible!
-I really loved the main character Grace. When we first meet her she is pregnant, locked away in the asylum due to her pregnancy.
All the characters were well done. As I said, a lot of research went into this book. How patients were treated, what was big during that time. Each character was well defined and entertaining in their own way.
-There is no love interest in this book. The story worked well with out it.
-This book is gruesome and cringe worthy. Mindy's work is metaphorical and jumps off the page. A Madness so Discreet was beautifully written!
That cover! It is gorgeous!
What I didn't like:
-There were a few slow moments in the plot but overall things kept a steady pace.
-I felt like the big conflict was resolved too easily. They spent more then half the book looking for this murder... and then in the span of two pages it was over.
Overall:
I really enjoyed this one. I loved Mindy's other two books so I knew I would love this one just as much, There were several "oh shit" moments. Despite my dislikes I do highly recommend this one to everyone who enjoys a good mystery, thriller, or horror novel.
jilligin's review against another edition
5.0
This was amazing. This is the kind of story that sticks with you. So well written, good plot twists great story telling and movement. The characters were well fleshed and so interesting while being flawed. Yeah, read this book it is fantastic.
vtlism's review against another edition
Both dull and predictable, and I don't care about the characters
tasha131's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
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? No
3.5