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3.95 AVERAGE
3.95 AVERAGE
hopeful
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
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
Goodness, I really wanted to read how this story ended, but it was a winding and convoluted road to get there. A few too many "middle men", an unnecessary love triangle, and too many words. Plus Peggy and wren? Why was that included? It was like a really weird dateline episode where the mom has Munchausen's syndrome. I ended up skimming much of the backstory that was scattered throughout the book.
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Audio book with Cynthia Erick is amazing!!!
The story kind of falls apart for me near the end…
The story kind of falls apart for me near the end…
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Very early into reading this book I found myself not wanting to do anything but keep reading to see how the story unfolded. I was hooked. What a treat it is ro read a book that makes you feel singularly focused on the story.
The writing and progression of the story is excellent..The number of people in the book was just right and each developed in a balanced way. I appreciate the struggle of the lead character, Hazel, and how on the outside she seems to be maneuvering through life just fine but on the inside is stuck. That is familiar to me.
The acceleration to the end was also excellent. I could not put the book down.
This is my favorite read so far for 2024.
The writing and progression of the story is excellent..The number of people in the book was just right and each developed in a balanced way. I appreciate the struggle of the lead character, Hazel, and how on the outside she seems to be maneuvering through life just fine but on the inside is stuck. That is familiar to me.
The acceleration to the end was also excellent. I could not put the book down.
This is my favorite read so far for 2024.
The book was okay, but it dragged in the middle. How many times did we have to listen to Hazel say “did you know about Whisperwood?” “did YOU know about Whisperwood?”
Also the author leaned way too much on the whole “repressed memory” thing. A kindergarten-aged child completely forgets her entire life and family, and lives an idyllic life with zero memory or other signs of trauma (other than some nightmares)? But then it all comes crashing back in 10 seconds because someone says “you’re my sister? Nope. I couldn’t buy it.
Also the author leaned way too much on the whole “repressed memory” thing. A kindergarten-aged child completely forgets her entire life and family, and lives an idyllic life with zero memory or other signs of trauma (other than some nightmares)? But then it all comes crashing back in 10 seconds because someone says “you’re my sister? Nope. I couldn’t buy it.