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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was an interesting read. The author's warning at the beginning promised everything I enjoy in a book: complex narrative threads, lengthy books, and extreme slow burn, all wrapped up in a paranormal, gothic, horror, fantasy setting. I would say that is a mostly correct description, although the romance felt more like insta-lust to me.
I think this could have been a lot shorter, as the pacing felt off. The level of detail was overdone and the chapters were too long for my liking. I found the book kind of a slog to get through. I think Darcy makes a lot of questionable decisions and really brushes things off that she shouldn't - her reactions are so toned-down that it took me out of the story. Girl! It's okay to react! Why are you NOT reacting?! Sometimes it felt like the story was just happening to her rather than her having a part in it.
I do know that a lot of people love this book, and I can see why, but ultimately, I don't think it's for me. If you like multiple timelines, morally grey characters, and a gothic atmosphere, I think you'll like this.
I think this could have been a lot shorter, as the pacing felt off. The level of detail was overdone and the chapters were too long for my liking. I found the book kind of a slog to get through. I think Darcy makes a lot of questionable decisions and really brushes things off that she shouldn't - her reactions are so toned-down that it took me out of the story. Girl! It's okay to react! Why are you NOT reacting?! Sometimes it felt like the story was just happening to her rather than her having a part in it.
I do know that a lot of people love this book, and I can see why, but ultimately, I don't think it's for me. If you like multiple timelines, morally grey characters, and a gothic atmosphere, I think you'll like this.
Okay I’m sorry but I couldn’t finish this 😭 I tried for a while but I just couldn’t. I’ve been in a reading slump and this is not helping so I must do what I must.
This was okay at first but then I got a bit confusing unless you were really really paying attention cause of the timelines. Which I do understand it was explained beforehand but I’m tired LMAO it was so much 🤧 it felt like after a while you didn’t know who was who, what was what, shit where was where. Also these chapters were wayyy too long for my liking. Why is the audiobook that long?? Almost 2 hrs for one chapters? Nope. I had to do what I had to for MEHH.
This was okay at first but then I got a bit confusing unless you were really really paying attention cause of the timelines. Which I do understand it was explained beforehand but I’m tired LMAO it was so much 🤧 it felt like after a while you didn’t know who was who, what was what, shit where was where. Also these chapters were wayyy too long for my liking. Why is the audiobook that long?? Almost 2 hrs for one chapters? Nope. I had to do what I had to for MEHH.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-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
Thank you to Netgalley and Atria Books for a copy of the book. I am excited to leave a review.
Fairydale is a dark gothic historical romance. Veronica Lancet masterfully weaves a story that keeps you guessing right up until the very end through the use of an unreliable narrator and three different timelines. The paranormal elements add an interesting effect to the story. Darcy’s narration helps you feel like you are in the story as you are trying to figure out what is happening at the same time she is. Her feelings of being torn between both Caleb Hale and Amon d’Artan are palpable and relatable as she tries to discern what to do about her conflicting feelings. Both Caleb and Amon steal your heart as you learn about them despite how different they are. The bonus epilogue adds a beautiful flourish to the story as it further wraps up the story.
This book is dark with quite a bit of gore. Please check the trigger/content warnings before diving in. Your mental health is important.
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Fairydale is it's own vibe! A torally original Gothic love story with paranormal/magical elements. This is definitely a story that needs attention since there is a lot of jumping back and forth in time.
I liked the read a lot. The plot is unique and complex, and the romance is a really strong element all throughout the story with varying levels of spice. It made a really great standalone read!
I liked the read a lot. The plot is unique and complex, and the romance is a really strong element all throughout the story with varying levels of spice. It made a really great standalone read!
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-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
The plot is wack and nothing happens even after 300 plus pages.
Dnf at 44%
I just couldn't. It is soooo long with almost nothing happening
I just couldn't. It is soooo long with almost nothing happening
Genuinely horrendous writing and wild plot that was truly unbelievable - my father has just burned to death in front of me so let's go shopping, wild.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes