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koistyfishy's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
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? It's complicated
5.0
I read a review of this book saying that the main characters were bland, boring and unexciting. I feel that missed the point of who these people were…
They are meant to feel like you and me, like anyone from the neighbourhood, they purposely didn’t want to be different and yet we’re both ostracised for choices and situations that we’re out of their control.
I did not know what to think of this book in the start. I loved it and hated it at the same time since I’m not suited for mystery. I like spoilers and knowing the end and yet this kept me on my “toes” until the very last chapter as the reader you slowly start to piece together what happens.
I was on an emotional rollercoaster and loved it all to bits! The slight aspects of magic were peppered in well and the pace was fantastic.
I couldn’t put it down and it was a book I was willing to stay up way past my bedtime to finish.
They are meant to feel like you and me, like anyone from the neighbourhood, they purposely didn’t want to be different and yet we’re both ostracised for choices and situations that we’re out of their control.
I did not know what to think of this book in the start. I loved it and hated it at the same time since I’m not suited for mystery. I like spoilers and knowing the end and yet this kept me on my “toes” until the very last chapter as the reader you slowly start to piece together what happens.
I was on an emotional rollercoaster and loved it all to bits! The slight aspects of magic were peppered in well and the pace was fantastic.
I couldn’t put it down and it was a book I was willing to stay up way past my bedtime to finish.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Murder, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Domestic abuse, and Bullying
Moderate: Abandonment, Police brutality, and Terminal illness
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