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brinotbrie's review
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, and Homophobia
inkylabyrinth's review
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-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
4.5
I could read Sister Holiday books forever.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement and Death
Moderate: Rape
Minor: War
geritisdale's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-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
5.0
Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to read this ARC 🙏
Right off the bat, I was pulled into Margot Douighy's new novel, the second in a trilogy. Her poetry shines through as she writes, whether you know her to be a poet or not. I was also quickly reminded how much I adore and missed Sister Holiday and Riveaux.
"Not that we were always sunshine and unicorns. More like hailstorms and cobras."
The amount of detail that Margot writes in her books blows me away. In both Scorched Grace, and now Blessed Waters, I feel like I'm in the same scene as the characters. Whether it's a discription of a person or place, I'm right there. And just like with Scorched Grace, I feel like I know NOLA well, even though I've never been there. I also never had the urge to go there until I read both of these books.
"Things never happen as we predict or rehearse in your mind. They are more marvelous. And scary."
In Blessed Water, we meet Moose in the present time. He's an interesting character and he's definitely a mystery, but it's fun to see the chaotic-ness of his relationship with his sister. They bond, laugh and fight together...not always with each other.
"Secret to sleuthing and to life: Stay curious but expect the worst. You'll never be bored or disappointed."
More characters from Scorched Grace shine through in Blessed Water, and we, as readers, learn more about them. I found that there were a few characters who I disliked in Scorched Grace, but grew to adore (or mostly like) in Blessed Water. We learn their battles and see their scars.
"When you had big feelings like I did, eureka moments were more like atom bombs."
I have many thoughts about this novel, as a whole. I have many thoughts about the characters; will they return in book three, will they forever be gone and forgotten? I also have many thoughts and hopes for book three, and for Sister Holiday, our favorite sleuth.
"A moment is just a moment, then it passes to become a memory."
As Blessed Water came to an end, I felt like all of the emotions for this novel were in the last fifty or so pages. There were plot twists, newfound relationships and an opening for book three. I'm so excited to see where this trilogy goes and to see what Margot Douaihy has in store for us.
"And that's how it ended. With a beginning."
Content Warnings
Minor: Rape
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