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3.51 AVERAGE
3.51 AVERAGE
Wasn't sure what to expect going into this one. It surprised me in a lot of ways and I'm curious to see where it goes in book 2!
So good!
If you like books similar to the Iron Fey by Julie Kagawa or An Enchantment of Ravens by Margaret Rogerson, then you will LOVE this book! I could not put it down and I am interested to learn more about the Thornwood estate and all the characters!
If you like books similar to the Iron Fey by Julie Kagawa or An Enchantment of Ravens by Margaret Rogerson, then you will LOVE this book! I could not put it down and I am interested to learn more about the Thornwood estate and all the characters!
challenging
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-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
(writing this after finishing the series but writing only what I thought JUST after i finished the first book)
Okay i thought the PREMISE (gothic fae adventure + some minor romance) sounded interesting. And it was. The execution was somewhat lacking, however--and as book 1 the plot took a lot (all book) to build up (but I somewhat expected that of a first book).
I could've done without the boring husband and loved MORE with the possible fae romance, though. :// way too much bland boring husband, way too little intriguing fae gardener.
also i've read Mansfield Park SO i am *not totally* disregarding weak/quieter/less action-y heroines, and I also take into account Catherine's long time in an asylum as character-crushing, but gotta admit, Catherine's weak-willed temperament is not quite my fave flavor of heroine. I am hoping she gets stronger-willed with her decisions in future books.
also also: i strongly suggest this author needed to get someone else to edit/copy edit book because there were So Many obvious grammar/punctuation errors i cringed as i read (and i cringed often). :c
Okay i thought the PREMISE (gothic fae adventure + some minor romance) sounded interesting. And it was. The execution was somewhat lacking, however--and as book 1 the plot took a lot (all book) to build up (but I somewhat expected that of a first book).
I could've done without the boring husband and loved MORE with the possible fae romance, though. :// way too much bland boring husband, way too little intriguing fae gardener.
also i've read Mansfield Park SO i am *not totally* disregarding weak/quieter/less action-y heroines, and I also take into account Catherine's long time in an asylum as character-crushing, but gotta admit, Catherine's weak-willed temperament is not quite my fave flavor of heroine. I am hoping she gets stronger-willed with her decisions in future books.
also also: i strongly suggest this author needed to get someone else to edit/copy edit book because there were So Many obvious grammar/punctuation errors i cringed as i read (and i cringed often). :c
Good story
So this was a good story with some twists and I'm sure in the next book there will be more regarding the Faerie world, there's some interaction as things are getting set up. As always, when dealing with faerie, there's the knowing and sense your only getting a glimpse of what is truly moving and turning in the background. However, this is just a personal thing with me, I really disliked Catherine, the main female character. I struggle with stories where woman are no more than property, do not seem to have a mind of their own beyond what their husbands or fathers tell them to do or say. Now Catherine is broken, she has past issues but she never finds her strength. It's just a continued inner monologue inside her head about how weak she is, no one will ever love her, she can't lift her eyes to look into another males, and I just can't. Like I said, personal preference. The story in itself is really good but when I can't connect to the main character it's a done deal for me. I would absolutely encourage you to read for yourself, especially if you enjoy this time period, and stories written in it.
So this was a good story with some twists and I'm sure in the next book there will be more regarding the Faerie world, there's some interaction as things are getting set up. As always, when dealing with faerie, there's the knowing and sense your only getting a glimpse of what is truly moving and turning in the background. However, this is just a personal thing with me, I really disliked Catherine, the main female character. I struggle with stories where woman are no more than property, do not seem to have a mind of their own beyond what their husbands or fathers tell them to do or say. Now Catherine is broken, she has past issues but she never finds her strength. It's just a continued inner monologue inside her head about how weak she is, no one will ever love her, she can't lift her eyes to look into another males, and I just can't. Like I said, personal preference. The story in itself is really good but when I can't connect to the main character it's a done deal for me. I would absolutely encourage you to read for yourself, especially if you enjoy this time period, and stories written in it.
It has potential. I really like the world building, but Catherine is so aloof and withdrawn that I don't even know how you bring her out of that. Pieces of the puzzle are missing for me, but maybe it comes together in the next book. Ray was my favorite character, by far.
Heart of Thorns (Thornwood Fae #1) by Nicolette Andrews – All those stories about messing around with the Fae will feel a sense of kinship with this series! Rather gruesome and very twisty! Our unreliable narrator has no idea who she can trust. Not even herself! Happy Reading!
Fuck this shit. I hate you, Nicolette.
*full review to come*
*full review to come*
Another great book by Nicolette Andrews. This was a great read and I loved the mystery of the little town Of Thornwood Abbey and it's inhabitants. Newly wed Catherine Thornwood and her husband Edward Thornwood arrive at his mansion after a whirlwind romance which led to them getting married very quickly. Catherine doesn't exactly fit in with the society of Thornwood and the servants for some reason hates her. There are a lot of mystery and betrayal going on in the background that involves everyone and especially Catherine. Nothing isn't what it seems and the history of the missing girls with their hearts cut out are in link with those who dwell in the thorns.
I really wanted to like this one. I love faery related stories and the additional murder mystery element was alluring. The writing wasn't bad, but I still found myself skimming through parts.
When reading the description of the book I didn't get the impression that Catherine would just go around and be mostly useless. Alas, I was wrong. Catherine was just very milquetoast and far too spineless for my liking. Ray was for the most part bland and didn't leave an impression on me. I didn't really like or dislike him, he was just there.
The cover was lovely though, so there's that.
Here in the country, nightfall cloaked her like a burial shroud, and the cavernous silence echoed with each footstep.
When reading the description of the book I didn't get the impression that Catherine would just go around and be mostly useless. Alas, I was wrong. Catherine was just very milquetoast and far too spineless for my liking. Ray was for the most part bland and didn't leave an impression on me. I didn't really like or dislike him, he was just there.
Had it been a hallucination? In her insanity, had she wandered into the forest? Chased by her own insanity. “Are you real?” she croaked. Her throat ached. He stopped, and his brows shot up to his hairline. “The last I checked, I was.” He patted a long-fingered hand against his shirt. She cracked a smile, though it felt inappropriate to do so. She felt as if she were unraveling like a spool of thread. And she was reaching the end. Hysteria clawed at her insides, twisted her stomach into knots.
The cover was lovely though, so there's that.