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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A good solid book, i really enjoyed the premise but there were moments where the writing felt shaky. Such as things being over described
fast-paced
It was obvious while reading that the author has such a deep love for the South and is critical of its various evils. I really enjoyed this book but wish the end were not so abrupt. It felt like there wasn’t an off-ramp, just a drop-off. Despite that, this is still a strong debut.
And what an experience to read this book with the soundtrack of cicada screams outside my window.
And what an experience to read this book with the soundtrack of cicada screams outside my window.
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
dark
mysterious
tense
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
Xan Kaur's debut novel is an absolutely breathtaking southern gothic, perfectly poised to be everyone's book of the summer! You'll be drenched in the Georgia humidity as secrets, mystery, and corruption unfold in this masterfully written tale. The atmosphere and characters are rich and authentic, creating a fantastic reading experience.
dark
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
challenging
dark
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
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This isn’t my usual sort of read, but I like to branch out sometimes. And I’m glad I did! The premise of this book was awesome. I just never felt fully pulled into the story. There was so much potential, and there were definitely moments that got strong reactions from me. But I wanted more. More atmosphere, more of the characters, more backstory.
Still, there was a lot of good here. I’m glad I read it. Now excuse me while I side-eye cicadas forever.
Still, there was a lot of good here. I’m glad I read it. Now excuse me while I side-eye cicadas forever.
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
4.5 stars, I found this very compelling and eerie and didn't realize it was YA until towards the end. This feels like the incessant sound of cicadas drove someone mad enough to blame the devil.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes