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Oscuri talenti by J.M. Miro

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red_king_137's review against another edition

Just really couldn’t get into the story. Historical fiction is not generally my thing but i thought the fantastical elements would make up for it, they didn’t. The writing was also just kind of average so nothing was really grabbing my attention.

chloenfarrell's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional 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

I didn’t know it was the first of a planned trilogy and now I’m so mad with how it ended on so many cliffhangers. The second book isn’t even out yet and I am distraught.

nclcaitlin's review against another edition

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3.75

Marlowe wasn't like other children. For one thing, obviously, there was the glowing blue skin.
Charlie had always received glares as being mixed race. Then he survives injuries that should have killed him and he is branded a demon.

The Cairndale Institute is a refuge for those orphans who have talents, a bridge between what is living and what is dead.
Carindale is a bulwark against the dead, established to preserve the passage between worlds and see that it stays closed.

However, there is a dark creature stalking and hunting down children. A creature of malice and evil.

There is a lot to unpack in this book.
There are so many threads of plots which weave together to bring these orphans, the talents, together. Then, they discover there may be more danger than just the shadow chasing them inside the halls of their haven institute.

”Scared is just your head telling your heart to be careful. It's not a bad thing. It's what you do with it that matters."

Miro uses the book to draw attention to mix of concepts.
Faith, race, prejudice, fear, relationships, poverty….

I can’t understand the low rating! This book had a bit of everything to appeal to audiences!!
I didn’t connect and love any of the characters to an unfathomable degree which I always love. I think it’s because couldn’t relate to them due to the differences in age, background, personalities. However, the plot and characters were strong enough to keep me intrigued!

”Anything different from the normal appears monstrous. But it is not. It is not."

If you enjoyed The Northern Lights (Golden Compass), or Miss Peculiar’s Home for Peculiar Children, I would recommend this!