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bibliobethreads's review against another edition
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
4.0
stefgibmc's review against another edition
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
The plot took far too long to develop. Once it did, it was hardly worth the effort to find it believable. The characters didn’t feel well rounded enough to grow attached too. The setting and a few themes made some of it enjoyable, but it was a bore overall.
arthlien's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
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
3.75
lilygriff's review against another edition
4.0
Free with Prime in June. Good fast read. I enjoyed it
anniebanannie16's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Addiction, Domestic abuse, and Drug abuse
wildfaeriecaps's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this book. It had some twists that I didn't see coming, though I was close to right when it came to the big reveal. The drug emphasis in the story was pretty fascinating and not something I've seen done so blatantly before. I enjoyed the wide cast of characters - enough to keep things interesting but not so many that they get muddied in the mind. I look forward to trying out more books by this author, I enjoyed her style of writing immensely.
dragonfly3085's review against another edition
5.0
This book was absolutely fantastic. I was laughing out loud, actually out loud, within the first two chapters. I loved Tilly’s character so much.
For those of you put off by the vampire theme, please don’t be. This is not a tale of vampires, there will be no sparkling or turning fried rice into maggots (am I aging myself with that last one?) It is a story of an industrious young woman during the late 1800’s. A woman who would rather read and build upon her vocabulary that study the proper hunt seat on a horse.
If you’ve been debating this one, stop debating and get it.
For those of you put off by the vampire theme, please don’t be. This is not a tale of vampires, there will be no sparkling or turning fried rice into maggots (am I aging myself with that last one?) It is a story of an industrious young woman during the late 1800’s. A woman who would rather read and build upon her vocabulary that study the proper hunt seat on a horse.
If you’ve been debating this one, stop debating and get it.
kay_slayerofbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Quite the spin on addiction . . .
So, as a whole this story surrounds addiction and how it affects the user. I have never been one for vices, but I was able to sympathize with Tillie. Tillie is 100% addicted to opium and she adores the feel of being drunk. And although I do not like these things Lydia Kang has found a way to make me feel like I get it.
4 stars
So, as a whole this story surrounds addiction and how it affects the user. I have never been one for vices, but I was able to sympathize with Tillie. Tillie is 100% addicted to opium and she adores the feel of being drunk. And although I do not like these things Lydia Kang has found a way to make me feel like I get it.
4 stars
bertie1903's review against another edition
4.0
Okay wow!!! Also- it connects to A Beautiful Poison???? So now I need to go reread that….