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3.78 AVERAGE
3.78 AVERAGE
This book is amazing, and if you were looking for an example of perfect pacing in a book, then this is it. The story and characters here are all great, and the main protagonist is an excellent character that you want to root for. I was unsure of this after finding out it was classified as "horror" but I would say the horror categorization is a bit of a misnomer here.
Great book all around. Will look into more from this author.
Great book all around. Will look into more from this author.
I would not say this a horror or spooky book. Mediocre for all the hype; however, still enjoyed the read
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
full review later, but I mostly liked the atmosphere and exploring the Doyle family, i just couldn't really connect to the characters or the story much. i think the ebook or physical copy would've been better for me than the audiobook because the writing was very pretty.
This book was more plot-heavy, and well-described as a slow burn gothic narrative with a strong woman protagonist. I particularly enjoy reading books which characterize strong-willed, decisive women, esp when they are women of color, so I very much enjoyed this read! A perfect spooky read for the October-halloween season.
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book is a wonderfully creepy slow burn.
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-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:
Complicated
dark
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:
Yes
was going to be a DNF, probably should have been, but I was curious about the mystery and I love Mexican fiction, so I only kept reading for those. The characters were bland and the mystery was predictable with little active action or unraveling for the reader. Everything was laid out and explained and still it was difficult to follow all of it, especially with open plot lines just left hanging and unresolved. Was so similar to Get Out that it didn’t feel unique and the dialogue and characters belonged in a romance novel with little literary merit. Also an important TW that this includes a lot assault that is glamorized and essentially becomes a kink. In total the book was not my cup of tea but doesn’t mean it wouldn’t be someone else’s.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Murder