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skeptic_hecate's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
4.75
This book made me cry.
The protagonist is not likable, I found her very privileged and wet paper tissue of a person. However, everything else is fantastic. Her unlikability is realistic, which I found refreshing and helped me stay invested in the story. The whole story is written in such a realistic manner, I really believed this was something that happened, even when the fairy tale inspiration is clear.
The characters are complex and written with lots of layers. Some might not be likable, but they are deffinitely captivating. The twist ending, I didn't see it coming at all, I was both surprised and satisfied. I cried at the ending a lot, even though it made me hate the protagonist even more. Highly recommended, I cannot wait to read more from this author.
The protagonist is not likable, I found her very privileged and wet paper tissue of a person. However, everything else is fantastic. Her unlikability is realistic, which I found refreshing and helped me stay invested in the story. The whole story is written in such a realistic manner, I really believed this was something that happened, even when the fairy tale inspiration is clear.
The characters are complex and written with lots of layers. Some might not be likable, but they are deffinitely captivating. The twist ending, I didn't see it coming at all, I was both surprised and satisfied. I cried at the ending a lot, even though it made me hate the protagonist even more. Highly recommended, I cannot wait to read more from this author.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Bullying, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Animal death
majaex7's review
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.25
I didn't really enjoy it. I feel like the book was advertised wrong. It was advertised as a mystery book, but it was really like a vacation story.
Content Warnings
Minor: Blood, Bullying, and Body shaming
katherineroseamber's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcohol, Animal death, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Grief, Medical trauma, Misogyny, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship
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