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3.54 AVERAGE
3.54 AVERAGE
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mysterious
tense
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
dark
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:
No
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
Moderate: Violence, Blood
Minor: Sexual content
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I really loved this horror debut! The dark intrigue, mysterious characters and town, and just the right amount of gore. Tidepool had me hooked from page one. I will definitely be on the lookout for the next book from this author!
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The two Starz are for Quentin and Quentin only
Unfortunately I didn't enjoy this novel. The pacing was off for me and the last 20% dragged and was much unnecessary. For such a short book, it could have done without the last several chapters. The plot...went around in circles even when things 'picked up' it was generally more of the exact same. In the span of like three chapters the main character had literally done the exact same series of actions to the point where if you eliminated them, she'd have still been exactly where she started? I wondered a lot if this novel was inspired by HP Lovecraft's short story The Shadow Over Innsmouth because it was really giving me that vibe. I'm starting to seriously question whether the horror genre is for me. Anyway I liked Quentin a lot, I don't want to diagnose him but I will say he reminds me of persons in my personal life that have issues with communication, socializing and responding to stimuli in a way that most common. I liked him. A lot. And thought that his character was written with a lot of care and kindness and I have to respect that.
Unfortunately I didn't enjoy this novel. The pacing was off for me and the last 20% dragged and was much unnecessary. For such a short book, it could have done without the last several chapters. The plot...went around in circles even when things 'picked up' it was generally more of the exact same. In the span of like three chapters the main character had literally done the exact same series of actions to the point where if you eliminated them, she'd have still been exactly where she started? I wondered a lot if this novel was inspired by HP Lovecraft's short story The Shadow Over Innsmouth because it was really giving me that vibe. I'm starting to seriously question whether the horror genre is for me. Anyway I liked Quentin a lot, I don't want to diagnose him but I will say he reminds me of persons in my personal life that have issues with communication, socializing and responding to stimuli in a way that most common. I liked him. A lot. And thought that his character was written with a lot of care and kindness and I have to respect that.
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Do not go to Tidepool. Unless you want hungry ocean gods to feast on you. As a fan of sinister seasides and Lovecraftian overtones, I had a blast reading Tidepool.
Sorrow Hamilton loves her brother Henry. When he goes missing, she follows him to Tidepool, the last place he visited before disappearing. The small shoreline city seems boring and its residents backward-thinking. Just when Sorrow wants to leave, a body washes up on the beach. From there, things only get worse.
Once I started it, I couldn't put the book down. With twists and scares aplenty, Tidepool won me over with its creepy atmosphere, well-rounded characters, and compelling mystery.
ARC through NetGalley
Sorrow Hamilton loves her brother Henry. When he goes missing, she follows him to Tidepool, the last place he visited before disappearing. The small shoreline city seems boring and its residents backward-thinking. Just when Sorrow wants to leave, a body washes up on the beach. From there, things only get worse.
Once I started it, I couldn't put the book down. With twists and scares aplenty, Tidepool won me over with its creepy atmosphere, well-rounded characters, and compelling mystery.
ARC through NetGalley