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kymagirl's review
5.0
Wow, what a deliciously dark mermaid tale! Elements and characters are so well woven together with all the twists and turns. I thought I had some idea about what the last pages would bring, but no I didn't. It's been a while since I indulged my interest in horror and this was a great little read!
dozylocal's review
3.0
Things unfold very quickly in this short little (horror?) story. It's fairly predictable, although the final "why" was a surprise to me. The pace of things is a little unrealistic (e.g. I think the main characters meet, date, and get engaged within the time of one chapter and two weeks). The storyline is interesting/had potential, however, it didn't really work as a short story.
pandasbookshelf's review
5.0
Belladonna | Sian B Claven
Pub date: 15/9/19
Genre: Horror, paranormal mystery
Mermaids?! Where do I sign up? Beware, this is not your typical mythological fairy tale. Claven weaves a dark suspenseful tale which will leave you open mouthed and gasping. It was a creepy and gripping masterpiece which left me wanting to immediately find out more about this author and what else they had written. I was delighted to find out, the answer is alot. Guess thats what I'll be doing the for the next week. And even better they are on Kindle Unlimited, score!
This story follows Patrick, an eccentric bachelor who finds himself drawn into the strange drownings that have been occurring in his home town. Together with his new love interest (yes there are some spicy scenes) they put on their detective hat and try to get to the bottom of this deadly mystery. Who is the pale woman that Patrick keeps seeing and what do they want?
Its a quick (141 pages) and fast paced read that is easy to consume in one sitting. The writing style was exceptional and I felt immersed in events. The ending is hard to comment on without spoilers but suffice to say, I was blown away.
I have to note also the amazingly beautiful (and creepy) cover. It totally sucks you in and makes you want to open this book.
Thank you so Sian B Claven for this excellent gem of a story. I will most definitely be checking out more of her books.
Pub date: 15/9/19
Genre: Horror, paranormal mystery
Mermaids?! Where do I sign up? Beware, this is not your typical mythological fairy tale. Claven weaves a dark suspenseful tale which will leave you open mouthed and gasping. It was a creepy and gripping masterpiece which left me wanting to immediately find out more about this author and what else they had written. I was delighted to find out, the answer is alot. Guess thats what I'll be doing the for the next week. And even better they are on Kindle Unlimited, score!
This story follows Patrick, an eccentric bachelor who finds himself drawn into the strange drownings that have been occurring in his home town. Together with his new love interest (yes there are some spicy scenes) they put on their detective hat and try to get to the bottom of this deadly mystery. Who is the pale woman that Patrick keeps seeing and what do they want?
Its a quick (141 pages) and fast paced read that is easy to consume in one sitting. The writing style was exceptional and I felt immersed in events. The ending is hard to comment on without spoilers but suffice to say, I was blown away.
I have to note also the amazingly beautiful (and creepy) cover. It totally sucks you in and makes you want to open this book.
Thank you so Sian B Claven for this excellent gem of a story. I will most definitely be checking out more of her books.
halarson2604's review
5.0
This is my first Claven book, and it did not disappoint. I went in blind and was pleasantly surprised by the twists, turns and darkness it gave. I don't want to say to much and spoil it, but just know it is definitely worth the read.
becxreadz's review
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
2.5
Liked
*Quick story
*It got more interesting at about 80%
*No one spared in the making of this story.
Disliked
*Based on the cover I was expecting more underwater skeletal mermaid action
*Most of this book was just boring daily life of a couple
*Instalove
*Didn't care about any of the characters even Tatiana's revenge. Bitch in life, bitch in death.
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