Reviews

The Maiden by Kate Foster

rmannion's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

3.5

Lots of excellent qualities (namely an evocative historical setting and a great villain), but felt too long and, at times, repetitive.

nnic's review against another edition

dark emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

I was somewhat disappointed by this book. It was all a bit melodramatic and then the end put a different slant on things. However, the very modern take on the story just didn't ring true and although I should have been horrified and felt anger at the womens' treatment I felt nothing because I didn't feel I really knew anyone that well and it seemed like a bodice ripper gone wrong. The men were also portrayed really poorly. Everyone was so 2 dimensional!
It was very readable though and I shall definitely be looking around as I walk up the High Street in Edinburgh.

doodeedoda's review

dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Adult/minor relationship, Murder, Pregnancy, Rape, Infidelity, Sexual content, Classism, Abortion, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Misogyny, and Pedophilia

Moderate: Cursing and Death

Minor: Child abuse

soiwritejollytales's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

sshenkin's review against another edition

adventurous dark informative sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

josaphina's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes

4.0

hollie94x's review against another edition

3.75

Hmmm……. 
This book was suggested by book club and voted thriller/crime of the month… 
I don’t think it was much a thriller, if anything it has more sex and scandals going on. Which isn’t an issue, but I didn’t expect it. It was like a Bridgeton vibe but not as good. It was good but probably wouldn’t read this book again..  

laurareadsagain_'s review against another edition

challenging dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

aseel_reads's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5

While I feel for the circumstances of the main female characters and how sucky their world was, I still didn't care for them or found that the story was written well etc. just not a great story stylistically 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Infidelity, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Sexism, and Misogyny

Moderate: Miscarriage, Vomit, Rape, Pregnancy, Pedophilia, Confinement, Body shaming, Religious bigotry, Injury/Injury detail, Classism, Abortion, Murder, Alcohol, and Adult/minor relationship

Minor: Death of parent

tashawallace95's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0