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It started out strong, but I feel like the last quarter or so wasn't as engaging. I also think I might have liked it better if it went harder on the darker side of the story. Or maybe the story of Okiku is much more interesting than the one of... basically everyone else, even the big bad other ghost.

Okiku and Callie are the most interesting characters in the story, and sometimes it felt like there was much space made for others that wasn't necessary, or maybe it was a bit awkward or felt like it was utilitary.

But it's still a very solid debut and I will definitely read more from this author. I liked the way they played with the layout of the text and the intrusive voices from the spirits now and then.

eximo's review against another edition

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dark fast-paced

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

2.0

sthewoods's review against another edition

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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

4.0

art8mis's review against another edition

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dark tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.75

The premise was good. Just once they figured out what they need to do I lost interest in finishing.

sherigodmother's review against another edition

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emotional reflective tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

laurenkara's review against another edition

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4.0

This creeped me out a lot more than I was expecting. I wasn’t terrified, but it featured some of the things that really scare me like: disjointed bodies, girls that look like Samara and mirrors. One of my favourite thing about this book was the Japanese legends and cultures. I’m really excited to read the sequel!

rmgmorrow's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Rin Chupeco owns my ass, everything they write fucking rules. In love with Okiku as the proto-Ring ghost, being a vessel of vengeance and accidentally making human friends. Would recommend to anyone who likes ghost horror.

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