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vivien500's review against another edition
3.0
slow to get going
I enjoyed the story but it felt like it was just treading water for the first 60%.
The ending was great though and really held my interest once I got into that last 40% of the book!
I enjoyed the story but it felt like it was just treading water for the first 60%.
The ending was great though and really held my interest once I got into that last 40% of the book!
kelly2006's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
anaghoul98's review against another edition
1.0
I’ve never read a book where the writing is so bad it makes me nauseous.
thebookwormsfeast's review against another edition
4.0
I absolutely flew through this book! It would definitely be perfect for some October reading, but I'm not sorry I didn't save it in the end.
It's set in New Orleans 1995 and lightly explores some of the macabre legends and history of the city - as a series of murders takes place, copying those that have peppered the history of the place. Now, I don't know much New Orleans history, but I was familiar with some after reading The Axe Man's Jazz a few years ago, and I'm pretty sure one was touched on in American Horror Story too. So it was great to get a little about some of these things that I was familiar with, and I won't lie, stories and history like that have always fascinated me, even if it is so repulsive and horrific to remember it isn't a fictional story.
Anyway, getting back to the review - sorry, I just really loved the setting and backdrop. The narrative is snappy and keeps up the perfect pace. We're propelled forwards, whilst seeing all these little details that seem to point you in different directions while still keeping enough focus on the mainline of mystery. I loved this, as it helped my brain not try to unravel too much of the mystery before it was ready for the reveal.
There are so many 90s references that I am just here for, as it's pop culture I recognise for once! And I definitely need to go check out Buffy again, as I don't remember much of the show anymore, and I need more 90s horror after this.
The only reason this didn't hit a 5-star rating for me, is that I didn't latch on to the characters too much. I liked them well enough, but they just feel a bit aloof to me still, as the narrative is more story-heavy than character-heavy. Now, this is something I am fine with - as it's still 4 stars - but I just needed a little touch more, to connect to at least one a bit better. I did feel some pangs at some outcomes, but I wasn't devastated - and I seem to love a book kicking me where it hurts haha.
Overall, I would definitely recommend it. It's currently a standalone and would work as a standalone - but I have seen that the author does have plans for two more books and hopes to see them realised. I really hope so too - as I would definely love to dive back into this world.
It's set in New Orleans 1995 and lightly explores some of the macabre legends and history of the city - as a series of murders takes place, copying those that have peppered the history of the place. Now, I don't know much New Orleans history, but I was familiar with some after reading The Axe Man's Jazz a few years ago, and I'm pretty sure one was touched on in American Horror Story too. So it was great to get a little about some of these things that I was familiar with, and I won't lie, stories and history like that have always fascinated me, even if it is so repulsive and horrific to remember it isn't a fictional story.
Anyway, getting back to the review - sorry, I just really loved the setting and backdrop. The narrative is snappy and keeps up the perfect pace. We're propelled forwards, whilst seeing all these little details that seem to point you in different directions while still keeping enough focus on the mainline of mystery. I loved this, as it helped my brain not try to unravel too much of the mystery before it was ready for the reveal.
There are so many 90s references that I am just here for, as it's pop culture I recognise for once! And I definitely need to go check out Buffy again, as I don't remember much of the show anymore, and I need more 90s horror after this.
The only reason this didn't hit a 5-star rating for me, is that I didn't latch on to the characters too much. I liked them well enough, but they just feel a bit aloof to me still, as the narrative is more story-heavy than character-heavy. Now, this is something I am fine with - as it's still 4 stars - but I just needed a little touch more, to connect to at least one a bit better. I did feel some pangs at some outcomes, but I wasn't devastated - and I seem to love a book kicking me where it hurts haha.
Overall, I would definitely recommend it. It's currently a standalone and would work as a standalone - but I have seen that the author does have plans for two more books and hopes to see them realised. I really hope so too - as I would definely love to dive back into this world.
cb23's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
jescasreading's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Ohh this book was such an easy read and I found myself not being able to put it down. I liked the mystery and how the characters had development.
lucy_jane's review against another edition
5.0
Mina and the undead was the perfect book to start off my Halloween reads
b_reads_all_the_books's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.5
sheiscatalyst's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.0
An amazing read that merges the world of vampires and angry teens all in one. Plenty of mystery and suspense. Really looking forward to reading the sequel!
blogan27's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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
4.25