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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
fast-paced
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
I wanted more!!!
I know it’s a short story but it was so good I want, no need more!!! I hope she writes a full length book similar to this
I know it’s a short story but it was so good I want, no need more!!! I hope she writes a full length book similar to this
adventurous
dark
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
I'm a huge fan of the author's previous works so of course I jumped on this one, and it didn't disappoint. The Lover is like a traditional fairy tale--dark and shapeshifting, with a conflict between sisters. I felt that the ending was a little rushed, but that didn't diminish my enjoyment of this atmospheric short story.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc! Opinions are my own.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc! Opinions are my own.
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Minor: Infidelity
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was well written and had great atmosphere and worldbuilding for such a short novella, but the character work (especially Judith's motivations) was lacking.
The biggest problem was that it didn't make sense for Judith to want Nathaniel dead. If wolfy-guy was supposed to have corrupted her to the point of murder, it wasn't done obviously enough. Also, Nathaniel really didn't deserve it. Yes, he had an affair, but that's worth killing someone for? Judith was never written as having that much hate in her heart for Nathaniel, so immediately switching on him like that felt really out of character.
