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Cruel Illusions by Margie Fuston

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rosebizzell's review against another edition

emotional hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

This book started off with really great potential. I love the story line despite it not being something I’d usually read. However, it felt as though there was a big lead up to the climax of the book and yet it was right at the very end. It felt like it had been brushed over very quickly and I finished the book disappointed because as I said it had really great potential. I just don’t believe the end of it was executed very well.

Despite this, the story itself was unique and did hold my attention. It was also a quick and easy read and I enjoyed it for the most part! However, I am used to reading very big fantasy books and so the climax in those books are extremely detailed and can go on for chapters. If you’re not used to that or aren’t a fan of that then you will enjoy this book!

shinesalot's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

miraclesapphire's review against another edition

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5.0

HOLY F*** I LOVE THIS BOOK! I am totally going to keep an eye out for any other books this author creates. It's such a mesmerizing book that I WILL reread. One of my absolute favorite books of all time. It's like Caraval meets vampires and the modern age. If I could give this book more stars, I would.
Describing the book in 5 words: A deliciously sinister magical escape.

izzys_internet_bookshelf's review against another edition

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5.0

5/5

Wow. I don’t usually read vampire books but this one had me hoping it would be good and I was hooked from the beginning. I loved the plot and I was so into it I never questioned something while reading it.