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3.22 AVERAGE
3.22 AVERAGE
I feel so bad but I really did not enjoy this book. I maybe would have enjoyed it more if it didn’t get so many things about new orleans laughably wrong. I appreciate the author’s research but everything is executed in the wrong way, from the tree lined hospital at the corner of st Charles and canal to the Rex of krewe du vieux.
dark
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I really liked this, Sister Holiday was melodramatic but sympathetic and fascinating. I’m glad the author chose a non traditional city for her focus on the story, because New Orleans has so many layers and elements people overlook.
It wasn’t too long, it wasn’t slow burn, it’s well paced and through with story telling so you get to know Sister Holiday, while she trying to figure out the source of the fires. I think this is a way better approach that keeps the story more interesting and readers more invested.
I look forward to more mysteries.
It wasn’t too long, it wasn’t slow burn, it’s well paced and through with story telling so you get to know Sister Holiday, while she trying to figure out the source of the fires. I think this is a way better approach that keeps the story more interesting and readers more invested.
I look forward to more mysteries.
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
quick read. every character had the same mannerisms. love a gay punk nun but was expecting more.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
In really wanted to like this book. First, I love who-dun-its and as a queer Catholic school kid a story about a gay nun seemed just so delicious. But unfortunately, all the references to religion seemed extremely heavy handed and sometimes plain wrong, the vivid description of homophobic violence was at times too hard to stomach and I've seen the final plot twist coming from a mile away. On the pro side: I kind of liked the main character and I would have loved to follow her further if the writing wasn't as dense as the overly described New Orleans heat.
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Homophobia