291 reviews for:

Der Nachtrabe

Sarah Painter

3.52 AVERAGE


I liked the idea, I liked the main character, but... something just didn't stick. Willing to try the second book to see.
lighthearted mysterious
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Loveable characters: Yes

A missing cousin and a private investigator who's been asked by her Uncle (the head of the family) to find her. Filled with family dynamics, a splash of magic, some paranormal mystery and rival London families. Enjoyed this one and will probably continue with this series!
dark mysterious slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous mysterious slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
adventurous mysterious medium-paced

This took me several tries to finish but I liked it by the end. It was a slow start and I don’t like manipulative blood-family dynamics, which this was all about. I enjoyed the setting and am intrigued by the magic stuff slowly coming to light.
lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Was a 3.5 but I’m in the processing of revisiting my reviews after sitting with the books for a while and in the end this is eh. More of a 2.5. I didn’t even want to pick the second one. The main character, upon further reflection, is deeply unlikable and the insta love is blah. I love the weird history and family dynamics tho!

Original review: It’s all my favorite things in one! Barely fantasy. Weird loyalties. Private investigation. A person in their twenties who is clearly going to have to confront their alcoholism at some point. Maybe a love triangle? Who knows! Irs an above average CW show and I’m here for it.
adventurous dark mysterious 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
mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes