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adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
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
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-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
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Liked it way more than Gothikana.
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really liked the book and I also liked the fact that the romance was not the only plot. I loved the arc that the main girl goes through as well.
DNF @ 65%
I think this is on me. I tried, and honestly, I just couldn't do it.
The first 20-30% was fantastic, which is why I am giving it two stars. I want, WANT to love this book. It fell so flat.
The intrigue was there, but it quickly became a chaotic mess. I love dark academia settings, and that was perfect, but the lack of chemistry, well-rounded plot, and messy pacing ruined this for me. The mystery/thrilled aspect is what got my attention in the beginning and I was really, really hoping that would continue. At times it felt repetitive, that or it was guessable.
This was my first RuNyx novel, so I may give another one a try at some point in the future.
I think this is on me. I tried, and honestly, I just couldn't do it.
The first 20-30% was fantastic, which is why I am giving it two stars. I want, WANT to love this book. It fell so flat.
The intrigue was there, but it quickly became a chaotic mess. I love dark academia settings, and that was perfect, but the lack of chemistry, well-rounded plot, and messy pacing ruined this for me. The mystery/thrilled aspect is what got my attention in the beginning and I was really, really hoping that would continue. At times it felt repetitive, that or it was guessable.
This was my first RuNyx novel, so I may give another one a try at some point in the future.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
4.5⭐️
Okay I blew through that book. I am a sucker for anything Dark Academia inspired and this book had me hooked.
There is thick and twisted plots, betrayal, and sinister people at play. You're constantly doubting the characters, unsure if they are genuine or part of a wider scheme. This story is written so that you felt like the detective in a murder mystery, putting the pieces of the puzzle together, and I was here for it. Nothing beats a good puzzle to solve.
I absolutely adored the MMC, despite the feeling I shouldn't. He fits the morally grey role perfectly, tattooed and gruff with a voice like gravel. We thought the FMC was dark, but he matches her on every wavelength. Saying all the wrong things at the right times but making you fall for him all the same. I felt like I was walking into a trap, waiting for it to all come down around the FMC.
The only thing I felt didn't fit was the pace at the end. Throughout the story it was consistent but the last part felt a little rushed for me. Like we spent the whole book building up to something big, and it needed more real estate than it got, I wanted just a bit more detail to it. It felt like once we got to it, after waiting the whole book, it was over too quick.
The ending was satisfyingly happy, and who doesnt love a happy ending.
This is a standalone and I do kinda wish there was more, simply because I loved the two main characters and wish I could spend more time with them.
Definitely a few trigger warnings to read at the beginning, but nothing that upset me in any way, but make sure you read before proceeding, as you should with any book.
I highly recommend for anyone looking for a standalone who loves a grumpy gruff MMC and dark academia, the perfect combination of the two.
Okay I blew through that book. I am a sucker for anything Dark Academia inspired and this book had me hooked.
There is thick and twisted plots, betrayal, and sinister people at play. You're constantly doubting the characters, unsure if they are genuine or part of a wider scheme. This story is written so that you felt like the detective in a murder mystery, putting the pieces of the puzzle together, and I was here for it. Nothing beats a good puzzle to solve.
I absolutely adored the MMC, despite the feeling I shouldn't. He fits the morally grey role perfectly, tattooed and gruff with a voice like gravel. We thought the FMC was dark, but he matches her on every wavelength. Saying all the wrong things at the right times but making you fall for him all the same. I felt like I was walking into a trap, waiting for it to all come down around the FMC.
The only thing I felt didn't fit was the pace at the end. Throughout the story it was consistent but the last part felt a little rushed for me. Like we spent the whole book building up to something big, and it needed more real estate than it got, I wanted just a bit more detail to it. It felt like once we got to it, after waiting the whole book, it was over too quick.
The ending was satisfyingly happy, and who doesnt love a happy ending.
This is a standalone and I do kinda wish there was more, simply because I loved the two main characters and wish I could spend more time with them.
Definitely a few trigger warnings to read at the beginning, but nothing that upset me in any way, but make sure you read before proceeding, as you should with any book.
I highly recommend for anyone looking for a standalone who loves a grumpy gruff MMC and dark academia, the perfect combination of the two.
Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
Listen…. I was hyped for this book but it’s a huge no for me. I was hyped for Enigma — the cover? Fire. The blurb? Intriguing. The actual book? Extremely boring. The mystery isn’t mysterious enough. The romance is non-existent and doesn’t even show itself until basically the end of the book.
Major flop, sadly!!!
Listen…. I was hyped for this book but it’s a huge no for me. I was hyped for Enigma — the cover? Fire. The blurb? Intriguing. The actual book? Extremely boring. The mystery isn’t mysterious enough. The romance is non-existent and doesn’t even show itself until basically the end of the book.
Major flop, sadly!!!