3.73 AVERAGE


3.5 rounded down. I loved the characters and the world-building was actually super creative, but the plot was convoluted and the timeline difficult to follow at certain points. (There was also a distracting number of typos, but I don't think that would bother everyone as much as it bothers me.)
adventurous medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
adventurous dark tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Good idea and plot but too much happened in just 300 pages. 
adventurous mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes

I had fun reading it, but I wasn't the biggest fan of the writing style/the execution. 
adventurous dark emotional 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

Proud to be able to read an author's debut. Getting an idea from head to text is no easy feat. ❤️

Beautiful writing, l and characters, hooked me in early, unique perspective on vampires. Had some odd pacing near the middle, and while everything tied together, it felt like a rush to get it all succinct near the end. Also relies on a failed communication trope, which is not a fan fav of mine personally. Will read the sequel.
adventurous lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
dark medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
dark emotional 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

The characters were all oddly blase about suddenly becoming magical creatures - they took a face value wayy too easily. Also, the curse that keeps people from talking makes no sense. Other than that, it was fun, ig? Very forgettable for me. I doubt I'll read the sequel, but I enjoyed this one for the most part while it lasted.

2025: 4.0
mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes