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irenetrexqueen's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This is my kind of romance, it is there but there is a story that is driving the book. I love that there is so much to the story and it being set down the street from me didn't hurt.
All characters felt like real people and not just ends to a means or ways to more the plot.
I will warn there is a part that I cried and many others would if they have had similar experiences. So be warned it is now all rainbows and romance.
If you love mystery, the supernatural, big dogs, old cats, or Portland Metro you may find a piece of this one you will like.
****Note***
I will say this book talks a lot about death, in MANY ways, as well as the things that cause it. So make sure you're in the right mindspace for this before jumping in.
All characters felt like real people and not just ends to a means or ways to more the plot.
I will warn there is a part that I cried and many others would if they have had similar experiences. So be warned it is now all rainbows and romance.
If you love mystery, the supernatural, big dogs, old cats, or Portland Metro you may find a piece of this one you will like.
****Note***
I will say this book talks a lot about death, in MANY ways, as well as the things that cause it. So make sure you're in the right mindspace for this before jumping in.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Dementia, Death, Death of parent, and Car accident
Minor: Sexual violence, Rape, Miscarriage, Infertility, Medical content, Child abuse, Violence, Mental illness, Terminal illness, and Injury/Injury detail
jennastopreading's review
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
This book is a perfect example of, "I didn't see that coming." And in this case, it was absolutely a good thing. I never knew that reading a book about a psychic-medium (Sylvie) that is chasing down the truth of her past would keep me so engaged, but here we are.
What I love about Fischer's writing is the way she crafts her characters. This dual POV story gave us the ability to get inside the minds of both Thomas and Sylvie, in turn giving us the unique perspective of two people trying to find out the details of a story - but for totally different reasons. Sylvie is seeking self discovery while Thomas is trying to fulfill an agenda, but both are equally driven and straightforward. They contain flaws, they own them, and they converse like real adults - not like book adults, if you know what I mean. The conversations didn't feel forced or unrealistic, and that made Sylvie and Thomas very believable characters.
Secondly, this entire story was incredibly unique. While classified right now on Goodreads as a romance, it really read more to me like a mystery through the bulk of it. It was a well paced mystery, though, with lots of character development that had me WANTING to find everything out. By pacing it the way that she did, Fischer made it compelling. Instead of a mystery jumping off the page at the very start, there was time to get invested and curious before really digging into the nitty gritty,
This was the second book I've read by this author and the second one I've given 5 stars to. I look forward to reading more from her in the future!
What I love about Fischer's writing is the way she crafts her characters. This dual POV story gave us the ability to get inside the minds of both Thomas and Sylvie, in turn giving us the unique perspective of two people trying to find out the details of a story - but for totally different reasons. Sylvie is seeking self discovery while Thomas is trying to fulfill an agenda, but both are equally driven and straightforward. They contain flaws, they own them, and they converse like real adults - not like book adults, if you know what I mean. The conversations didn't feel forced or unrealistic, and that made Sylvie and Thomas very believable characters.
Secondly, this entire story was incredibly unique. While classified right now on Goodreads as a romance, it really read more to me like a mystery through the bulk of it. It was a well paced mystery, though, with lots of character development that had me WANTING to find everything out. By pacing it the way that she did, Fischer made it compelling. Instead of a mystery jumping off the page at the very start, there was time to get invested and curious before really digging into the nitty gritty,
This was the second book I've read by this author and the second one I've given 5 stars to. I look forward to reading more from her in the future!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Gore, Death, Blood, Murder, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Sexual content and Vomit
Minor: Rape
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