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3.63 AVERAGE
3.63 AVERAGE
DNF @ 29%. I think this book had so much potential and clearly some readers loved it. It was a great concept…I think? Honestly, I spent over a quarter of the book super confused about what was going on and who was who so I couldn’t make myself keep reading it.
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I did not get into this book u til the second half. I found myself having to reread sections due to, in my opinion, missing world building.
However, when things started clicking and weaving together, it made the confusion at the beginning worth it.
However, when things started clicking and weaving together, it made the confusion at the beginning worth it.
adventurous
challenging
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
Holy hells this book was amazing! Very atmospheric, and I loved the characters. There were several twists and turns and I was on the edge of my seat to the very end. Would love to see more in this world, and while this story definitely concludes, I feel like there are enough strings left to continue on in the future.
For those who are having trouble distinguishing between some characters - try the audiobook! it was really well done. Highly recommend that experience.
For those who are having trouble distinguishing between some characters - try the audiobook! it was really well done. Highly recommend that experience.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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
Ok, so in the first half of this book, I pretty much had no clue what was going on. I didn’t understand what the bone ghosts actually were or what the purpose of them was. I didn’t know what the mind locks were. I didn’t realize what the characters intentions were or who was who. The politics were also very strange.
I found myself going “what?!” more often than not, but through all the confusion, I was still incredibly intrigued by this unique and mystical world.
SO! As plots were unfolded and truths were revealed in the second half of this book, I really got into it. The world was fascinating, the connections between characters became clearer, and the reveals were all super fun and engaging.
The confusion of it all had a purpose in the end. (Thank God) (although I found the actual ending a little meh in my opinion)
I did really enjoy this read! It just took me a really long time to get through it.
I understand why it took the author a decade to write it. This thing was complicated and convoluted to the max!
I found myself going “what?!” more often than not, but through all the confusion, I was still incredibly intrigued by this unique and mystical world.
SO! As plots were unfolded and truths were revealed in the second half of this book, I really got into it. The world was fascinating, the connections between characters became clearer, and the reveals were all super fun and engaging.
The confusion of it all had a purpose in the end. (Thank God) (although I found the actual ending a little meh in my opinion)
I did really enjoy this read! It just took me a really long time to get through it.
I understand why it took the author a decade to write it. This thing was complicated and convoluted to the max!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Body shaming, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, War, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
DNF 64% - I just couldn't get myself to care.
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
challenging
dark
slow-paced
dark
emotional
medium-paced