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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
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:
Yes
Opened this book and was slapped in the face with the first few pages. Although I felt a bit strangled with my feelings in the beginning, I eventually came to love the characters. I found it sad and very emotional, but it was also exciting and I couldn't wait te read another page.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, Murder
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I like it overall but I feel the plot could have been better. I also found some of the language to be unnecessarily crude imo. I loved Nocticadia so much and this was not as good so I was a bit disappointed.
so so good
This book was SO good. I seriously couldn’t put it down. I tried. I stayed up all night reading it because it’s THAT good.
This book was SO good. I seriously couldn’t put it down. I tried. I stayed up all night reading it because it’s THAT good.
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I went into this relatively blind other than knowing I loved Nocticadia and Anathema by Keri Lake, so I was surprised that this felt more like a psychological thriller than a gothic romance (to me personally). The writing still delivered on creating atmosphere, I always feel like I am watching a movie in my head when I read her books. However, I had a harder time getting into the first third of the book, but then it really took off, especially with plot twists toward the end, but I still felt like some loose ends were tied up too quickly. I would recommend one of the other titles I previously mentioned over this as an introduction to this author
3.5
I loved the Beauty and the Beast / Phantom of the Opera, mixed with gothic romance vibes of this. I just feel that some things in the main characters pasts (seriously, check out the Trigger Warnings for this, before you read this) were used as plot devices/shock value and I didn’t vibe all that much with that
I loved the Beauty and the Beast / Phantom of the Opera, mixed with gothic romance vibes of this. I just feel that some things in the main characters pasts (seriously, check out the Trigger Warnings for this, before you read this) were used as plot devices/shock value and I didn’t vibe all that much with that
I will say the beginning sucked me in but after a few chapters there were some things that weren't working for me like the past/present chapters and how long/slow of the story's progression. I couldn't even completely figure out the main plot of the story. It was mainly a long suspense/mystery of both H/h characters background. Sadly to say, I didn't get the main attraction/chemistry between the main couple. I didn't really like anyone in the story and by 40 mins left (according to my kindle) I wanted the story to be over with. So this book should've been cut down a bit in my opinion. I'm still unsure of how I feel about the revelation. I will say Keri DOES know how to write some imagery though and painted the scenes very well. I look forward to more coming from her.
This COVER must be my all time favorite for 2020 so far!!!! Its so beautiful <3
I received this book at my request and have voluntarily left this unbiased review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
This COVER must be my all time favorite for 2020 so far!!!! Its so beautiful <3
I received this book at my request and have voluntarily left this unbiased review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
After reading Nocticadia, I knew I needed to read all of Keri Lake’s books, and this one did not disappoint!
The book started a little slow and took me a while to get into. I didn’t immediately love the chapters that followed Lucien’s past since I didn’t know enough about him to care yet. I also didn’t like how his and Isa’s relationship went from 0 to 100 without any tension or slow burn leading up to it.
The book got a lot more exciting after the 50% mark, though! It turned into somewhat of a mystery/thriller, and I was super excited to keep reading and find out what was going to happen! The revelations were mostly surprising. I was totally shocked by the end!
The book started a little slow and took me a while to get into. I didn’t immediately love the chapters that followed Lucien’s past since I didn’t know enough about him to care yet. I also didn’t like how his and Isa’s relationship went from 0 to 100 without any tension or slow burn leading up to it.
The book got a lot more exciting after the 50% mark, though! It turned into somewhat of a mystery/thriller, and I was super excited to keep reading and find out what was going to happen! The revelations were mostly surprising. I was totally shocked by the end!