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3.59 AVERAGE
3.59 AVERAGE
3.5 stars- the writing and atmosphere is what really gripped me. I really enjoyed the plot and the question of "is it paranormal, is it not?" but I think I could've used a little more explanation in some plot points or twists. But I overall enjoyed this novel and will definitely be picking more from Victoria Lee in the future!
fast-paced
10/10 impeccable spooky vibes, 0/10 insufferable characters (seriously, I loathe all of them).
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thank you for NetGalley and the Publisher for providing an e-arc in exchange for my honest review.
This book had everything I wanted in a book, and it also had everything I did not want in a book.
Representations that I crave, that are there and yet they are not, and somehow everything felt underdeveloped and forced. I will refrain from rating the book because I was able to finish it and because I do not want dump only negative comments on a writers work.
Characters included in the book for representations (apart from our main characters Felicity and Ellis) are there for just that, they don't really add to story. It should be dark academia, which got my attention, and yet it is barely scratching the surface of the genre. But one of my biggest issues was the blatant lack of magic. The underdeveloped romance, where after a brief acquaintance, our heroine Felicity already describes things as "very Ellis".
I really want to write something positive and that would be the writing style, which against all odds I very much enjoyed. Also the plot that kept the reader guessing.
This book had everything I wanted in a book, and it also had everything I did not want in a book.
Representations that I crave, that are there and yet they are not, and somehow everything felt underdeveloped and forced. I will refrain from rating the book because I was able to finish it and because I do not want dump only negative comments on a writers work.
Characters included in the book for representations (apart from our main characters Felicity and Ellis) are there for just that, they don't really add to story. It should be dark academia, which got my attention, and yet it is barely scratching the surface of the genre. But one of my biggest issues was the blatant lack of magic. The underdeveloped romance, where after a brief acquaintance, our heroine Felicity already describes things as "very Ellis".
I really want to write something positive and that would be the writing style, which against all odds I very much enjoyed. Also the plot that kept the reader guessing.
This book has so much potential, but everything fell flat for me.
i wasn't expecting much from this book. i don't read much ya, and dark academia books can easily be underwhelming. but i was pleasantly surprised. i loved the atmosphere, the very toxic relationship, and, of course, the obsessive characters who long for the picturesque.
however,the ending was so bland. what do you mean, "the bad guy" is dead and everyone lives happily ever after ? i wish Felicity had gone to the dark side; it would have been way more fun
however,
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Schizophrenia/Psychosis