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sarahvivian's review against another edition
I just don’t really know what’s going on or the plot tbh
gabbyo's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Lots of vibes, not a lot of concrete plot. Characters felt slightly flimsy but overall I did enjoy it. The mystery was a slow unfolding rather than plot twists which I liked. The tension of Colton knowing things we don't never felt frustrating.
belle2022's review against another edition
2.0
Had potential. What threw me off and was unnecessary was a hijabi character scrying and doing black magic? I’m sorry? EXCUSE ME???
You’ve got a ‘hijabi’ character there for show. If they have no ties to Islam/showing nothing about Islam then what kind of Muslim is this?? It’s not a hijabi then is it. It’s a character who wears a scarf. Simple as.
You’ve got a ‘hijabi’ character there for show. If they have no ties to Islam/showing nothing about Islam then what kind of Muslim is this?? It’s not a hijabi then is it. It’s a character who wears a scarf. Simple as.
michblue52's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Here for the ghost vibes. Not here for Lane constantly describing herself as glass? It has tastes of some of my favorite books and it was set in Boston, so I did have a blast reading.
avidreader's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
4.25
selinanoelle's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
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
4.25
bookishpea's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for my copy of this eARC in exchange for an honest review.
I finished this book at 3am this morning and originally wanted to give it 5 stars. I was so hooked that I stayed up all night reading it and that usually classifies a 5 star read for me. However, after sleeping on it, I think 4 stars are more suitable.
The Whispering Dark is advertised as having the same vibes as Ninth House and I completey agree. It has that dark, mysterious academia vibe that I loved. I loved the premise of stepping through the sky and having a university dedicated to these paranormal activities.
Regarding the mystery and action, this book ticked all the boxes for me. It was fast-paced (maybe sometimes a bit too fast!!) and action-packed with so many secrets and plot twists. In particular, I was mind-blown by Nate's storyline and from then on I simply couldn't put the book down.
The thing that drops it a star is that the characters felt empty. If you're like me and prefer a plot-driven book then you might be able to overlook it like I have. If you prefer a character-driven book with lots of interactions and deep connections then you will probably rate it lower than me.
The main characters are very boring. Delaney is deaf and reading about her struggles has definitely opened my mind to what a different life deaf people live and the difficulties they face. However, she doesn't have much else going for her? She's a bit bland. Colton, the main love interest, is the definition of an asshole. I understand that he is meant to be distancing himself from Delaney but the way he treats her and gives mixed-signals is very rude and I also didn't like the whole "insta-love" vibes.
The side characters are all so empty. Delaney goes from moving into her new room and meeting her roommates to being best friends with them in a couple chapters. Their interactions were quite jarring because it made me think "have I missed some chapters where they go from strangers to friends?".
Overall, I'm a sucker for anything with ghosts and paranormal powers so this book was always going to be enjoyable for me. I just wish there was a slight more depth to the characters!
I finished this book at 3am this morning and originally wanted to give it 5 stars. I was so hooked that I stayed up all night reading it and that usually classifies a 5 star read for me. However, after sleeping on it, I think 4 stars are more suitable.
The Whispering Dark is advertised as having the same vibes as Ninth House and I completey agree. It has that dark, mysterious academia vibe that I loved. I loved the premise of stepping through the sky and having a university dedicated to these paranormal activities.
Regarding the mystery and action, this book ticked all the boxes for me. It was fast-paced (maybe sometimes a bit too fast!!) and action-packed with so many secrets and plot twists. In particular, I was mind-blown by Nate's storyline and from then on I simply couldn't put the book down.
The thing that drops it a star is that the characters felt empty. If you're like me and prefer a plot-driven book then you might be able to overlook it like I have. If you prefer a character-driven book with lots of interactions and deep connections then you will probably rate it lower than me.
The main characters are very boring. Delaney is deaf and reading about her struggles has definitely opened my mind to what a different life deaf people live and the difficulties they face. However, she doesn't have much else going for her? She's a bit bland. Colton, the main love interest, is the definition of an asshole. I understand that he is meant to be distancing himself from Delaney but the way he treats her and gives mixed-signals is very rude and I also didn't like the whole "insta-love" vibes.
The side characters are all so empty. Delaney goes from moving into her new room and meeting her roommates to being best friends with them in a couple chapters. Their interactions were quite jarring because it made me think "have I missed some chapters where they go from strangers to friends?".
Overall, I'm a sucker for anything with ghosts and paranormal powers so this book was always going to be enjoyable for me. I just wish there was a slight more depth to the characters!
chief_cook_and_librarian's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
franncenee's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.25
kpharoah's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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
3.75