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3.34 AVERAGE
3.34 AVERAGE
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Overall a good story and good pacing, a bit mysterious and dramatic. Had a bit of a plot hole for me, and seemed a tad directionless.
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Toxic friendship
Minor: Drug use, Infidelity, Sexual content, Alcohol
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Enjoyed lots about this, the writing style and character/world building are both great, I just wish it was longer. It takes a while to hit its stride then really churns the plot along and I would’ve loved a more even build and payoff.
I wanted to like this book as it features the gothic, museums and mystery. At the end of the day, however, I didn't really care nor was I interested.
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
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:
Yes
Took this book away with me on holiday at the end of August and I did not put it down! I am a real sucker for anything dark academia-related, with historic settings, and bonus points if it’s in the centre of NYC (this book has all three) so it was a perfect summer read for me.
I must admit, before reading this, I didn’t know much about spiritualistic topics such as tarot, but this book changed my opinion rapidly, and now I want to know more!
The theme of academia addiction and the idea of how we can - or cannot - control our own fates was really clever. Hays has the ability to make the reader feel on edge, but not too much, just enough to tell us that maybe this isn’t as innocent as it seems after all. And by the last two chapters, the twists and turns kept on coming!
Overall, an engaging read, and I look forward to seeing what Hays does next!
I must admit, before reading this, I didn’t know much about spiritualistic topics such as tarot, but this book changed my opinion rapidly, and now I want to know more!
The theme of academia addiction and the idea of how we can - or cannot - control our own fates was really clever. Hays has the ability to make the reader feel on edge, but not too much, just enough to tell us that maybe this isn’t as innocent as it seems after all. And by the last two chapters, the twists and turns kept on coming!
Overall, an engaging read, and I look forward to seeing what Hays does next!