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fantasmariana's review against another edition
3.0
3.5!
Cuando lo empecé pensé que iba a ser un 5 estrellas y, hasta el macabro descubrimiento en el árbol, iba en súper buen camino pero la segunda parte se me cayó.
En general lo disfruté un montón, tiene vibras súper witchy que me transportaron a la película Jóvenes Brujas. Hay momentos muy oscuros y ritos de magia que me encantaron. El problema es que muchos de los personajes están desaprovechados y estos momentos de oscuridad son sólo el fondo para el desarrollo de personaje que no es tan interesante como lo que está pasando a su alrededor. De todos modos tiene cierta vibra de ser un libro "Dark academia", así que si andan buscando algo similar se los recomiendo.
Cuando lo empecé pensé que iba a ser un 5 estrellas y, hasta el macabro descubrimiento en el árbol, iba en súper buen camino pero la segunda parte se me cayó.
En general lo disfruté un montón, tiene vibras súper witchy que me transportaron a la película Jóvenes Brujas. Hay momentos muy oscuros y ritos de magia que me encantaron. El problema es que muchos de los personajes están desaprovechados y estos momentos de oscuridad son sólo el fondo para el desarrollo de personaje que no es tan interesante como lo que está pasando a su alrededor. De todos modos tiene cierta vibra de ser un libro "Dark academia", así que si andan buscando algo similar se los recomiendo.
meruoss's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
This book started so many threads that felt like led no where. My main note is the relationships, especially with the other girls in their group, needed a LOT of development
mariethelibrarian's review against another edition
3.0
This was interesting but a tad too slow and too long descriptions that lost me a bit.
thereadingbee's review against another edition
3.0
I needed a few days after finishing this book to fully formulate my thoughts as well as chat with some others whom have read it already.
The Furies is about a girl named Violet who has a tragic and very sad past. She starts at a new school and its hard being the new girl. She befriends three other “loner” type girls and they bond over breaking the rules and dabbling in the dark arts. Noting good ever lasts and their friendship is tested. People end up dead. Friendships are severed. And their lives are never the same.
Katie Lowe created a world in which I’m sure so many have fallen predator to…wanting to fit in where you aren’t sure of where you belong. Robin, Violet’s new best friend, was an awful friend. Nothing nice was ever spoken from her mouth, yet Violet worshiped the ground she walked on because she longed for a connection with someone so deeply. Her father and sister died in a car accident and her mother was so disconnected from life since the tragedy that Violet clung to any relationship she could, not matter how dangerous they were.
The novel had a very dark vibe and I was hoping for a little more magical mayhem, but I did enjoy the story and could see how the tangled web they weaved ultimately caused their downfall.
I felt like some of the parts where I wanted more clarity were a little rushed and I was left confused, and then other parts dragged on a little too much for me.
The twist at the end was one I did not see coming and it shocked me.
Overall if you are looking for a darker version of The Craft, look no further than The Furies.
The Furies is about a girl named Violet who has a tragic and very sad past. She starts at a new school and its hard being the new girl. She befriends three other “loner” type girls and they bond over breaking the rules and dabbling in the dark arts. Noting good ever lasts and their friendship is tested. People end up dead. Friendships are severed. And their lives are never the same.
Katie Lowe created a world in which I’m sure so many have fallen predator to…wanting to fit in where you aren’t sure of where you belong. Robin, Violet’s new best friend, was an awful friend. Nothing nice was ever spoken from her mouth, yet Violet worshiped the ground she walked on because she longed for a connection with someone so deeply. Her father and sister died in a car accident and her mother was so disconnected from life since the tragedy that Violet clung to any relationship she could, not matter how dangerous they were.
The novel had a very dark vibe and I was hoping for a little more magical mayhem, but I did enjoy the story and could see how the tangled web they weaved ultimately caused their downfall.
I felt like some of the parts where I wanted more clarity were a little rushed and I was left confused, and then other parts dragged on a little too much for me.
The twist at the end was one I did not see coming and it shocked me.
Overall if you are looking for a darker version of The Craft, look no further than The Furies.
laurenjpegler's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked this!
I do think it is flawed - why did Annabel set up this group exactly? and more time should have been spent on the reasoning and actions behind Emily’s murder - but it was a super fun book about murder and witchcraft set in a school! Didn’t expect to like it as much as I did!
I do think it is flawed - why did Annabel set up this group exactly? and more time should have been spent on the reasoning and actions behind Emily’s murder - but it was a super fun book about murder and witchcraft set in a school! Didn’t expect to like it as much as I did!
lunelinx's review against another edition
slow-paced
5.0
One of the best books I've read as of recent. The main character does fall flat and sometimes the plot is hard to follow because of the complicated and poem-like text, but the story is incredible. I love the tragic teen girl-feels this book brings. Reminds me of the song 'Allerdale Hall' from the movie 'Crimson Peak'.
caitminch's review against another edition
4.0
this would have done so much better if it wasn't a young adult book. the writing was good enough, but it just wasn't developed enough in places it should have been - robin didn't seem appealing in any way, and grace and alex deserved a lot more development than they got. some key points never got resolved, which was annoying because it felt like i'd read nearly 400 pages for nothing. the more i think about it, the more problems i feel like i have with this.
however, i really loved the writing style (despite the fact it didn't seem to fit the audience) and it was perfect for telling a dark academia-esque story. whilst it may have been questionably very similar to the secret history, it's one of few novels that manage to properly replicate the vibes. the incorporation of witchcraft and arts also gave it a nice edge.
probably not my favourite book i've read in this niche genre, but it's one i'll probably revisit. it feels cruel to give it a low rating.
however, i really loved the writing style (despite the fact it didn't seem to fit the audience) and it was perfect for telling a dark academia-esque story. whilst it may have been questionably very similar to the secret history, it's one of few novels that manage to properly replicate the vibes. the incorporation of witchcraft and arts also gave it a nice edge.
probably not my favourite book i've read in this niche genre, but it's one i'll probably revisit. it feels cruel to give it a low rating.
mrstanton's review against another edition
dark
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
2.0
hrhaphrodite1's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
What I Wanted: A 'secret-history'-esque dark acamedia revolving around greek myth, tragedy and maybe a few witches chucked in there for good measure. Secret societies and death rituals also welcome.
What I Got: This book is the rare instance that what I wanted was what I got. What lets this novel down for me, is the way in which all of the elements listed above where displayed. I'm a reader who can get around poor writing with interesting concepts - but what this book sets up in the first few chapters was a starling reality for things to come.
In short - this book is sloppy. By the end of the first chapter I knew that the writing was going to be a problem. The overuse of simple phrases like 'secrets' became tiresome as the mangled plot wove it's way along. I understand that this author was skewing for a younger audience than writers like Donna Tartt and M. L. Rio, but their writing made a somewhat hard-to-follow plot even more incomprehensible.
As Dark Academic texts go, this one is a major let down. However, this may also be due to my very high standards and premeditated expectations. If you're a fan of films like 'The Craft', or television shows like 'American Horror Story' (specifically Murder House and Coven), then you're bound to find it more enjoyable than myself.
What I Got: This book is the rare instance that what I wanted was what I got. What lets this novel down for me, is the way in which all of the elements listed above where displayed. I'm a reader who can get around poor writing with interesting concepts - but what this book sets up in the first few chapters was a starling reality for things to come.
In short - this book is sloppy. By the end of the first chapter I knew that the writing was going to be a problem. The overuse of simple phrases like 'secrets' became tiresome as the mangled plot wove it's way along. I understand that this author was skewing for a younger audience than writers like Donna Tartt and M. L. Rio, but their writing made a somewhat hard-to-follow plot even more incomprehensible.
As Dark Academic texts go, this one is a major let down. However, this may also be due to my very high standards and premeditated expectations. If you're a fan of films like 'The Craft', or television shows like 'American Horror Story' (specifically Murder House and Coven), then you're bound to find it more enjoyable than myself.