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sarahp85's review against another edition
5.0
Those who know me well know that I LOVE the Phantom of the Opera.
So naturally I had to read this book and let me tell you, this was in a way so not what I expected but I loved it so insanely much.
I could just as well hear Lord ALW's music in my ears as I read this book. It almost left me in tears at the end. Such a magical, wonderful spin on the opera Ghost, absolutely LOVED it
So naturally I had to read this book and let me tell you, this was in a way so not what I expected but I loved it so insanely much.
I could just as well hear Lord ALW's music in my ears as I read this book. It almost left me in tears at the end. Such a magical, wonderful spin on the opera Ghost, absolutely LOVED it
raiju01's review against another edition
4.0
A retelling of Phantom of the Opera.
This is actually the only telling I've read, and it's some good stuff.
The magic is unique and interesting, and I actually felt for the male romance.
This is actually the only telling I've read, and it's some good stuff.
The magic is unique and interesting, and I actually felt for the male romance.
jess_mango's review against another edition
4.0
A gender-bent retelling of The Phantom of the Opera for the YA Fantasy set. Music, magic and more.
Isda was abandoned at birth because she was seen to be one of the rare magical people who can manipulate memories. Isda has lived her whole life hidden away in an opera house, where she has developed a love of music and a talent for singing. The only person she interacts with is Cyril, the man who raised her. Cyril owns the opera house and has harnessed Isda's powers to alter how the audience remembers the performance, so that they will want to buy additional tickets so he can make more money. And then one day Isda hears a fantastic new tenor voice. It turns out it belongs to Emeric, a young man who was recently hired as a custodian at the opera house. Emeric dreams of singing professionally so Isda agrees to tutor him. When Emeric sings, Isda can see his memories it gives her hope that she can have a better, more free life. Emeric's little sister is like Isda and she grew up out in the world, not locked away. Isda begins to try to figure out how she too can have a more normal life.
This was a fun ride. I am not a huge Phantom of the Opera fan, but I still enjoyed this book. There were some plot holes for me but I was able to suspend disbelief for most of them. Overall, this is a good addition to the YA fantasy drama.
3.5 stars
Thank you to the publisher for the review copy!
Isda was abandoned at birth because she was seen to be one of the rare magical people who can manipulate memories. Isda has lived her whole life hidden away in an opera house, where she has developed a love of music and a talent for singing. The only person she interacts with is Cyril, the man who raised her. Cyril owns the opera house and has harnessed Isda's powers to alter how the audience remembers the performance, so that they will want to buy additional tickets so he can make more money. And then one day Isda hears a fantastic new tenor voice. It turns out it belongs to Emeric, a young man who was recently hired as a custodian at the opera house. Emeric dreams of singing professionally so Isda agrees to tutor him. When Emeric sings, Isda can see his memories it gives her hope that she can have a better, more free life. Emeric's little sister is like Isda and she grew up out in the world, not locked away. Isda begins to try to figure out how she too can have a more normal life.
This was a fun ride. I am not a huge Phantom of the Opera fan, but I still enjoyed this book. There were some plot holes for me but I was able to suspend disbelief for most of them. Overall, this is a good addition to the YA fantasy drama.
3.5 stars
Thank you to the publisher for the review copy!
vonderbash's review against another edition
3.0
This book has an interesting magic system and world building. It’s much darker than I expected. I liked the writing style. I didn’t love the ending. It’s a decent retelling and it could easily be a series.
I received an ARC of this book from a Goodreads giveaway.
I received an ARC of this book from a Goodreads giveaway.
cmdufresne's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely brilliant gender-bend retelling of Phantom of the Opera. Magical.
I don't like to give spoilers so will just say it's been a long time since a book has made me feel that many emotions.
I don't like to give spoilers so will just say it's been a long time since a book has made me feel that many emotions.
izzys_internet_bookshelf's review against another edition
DNF
The magic system in the book was hard to follow
The magic system in the book was hard to follow
michelletheshell's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
brittster622's review against another edition
4.0
This was such a unique and interesting tale on the Phantom of the Opera. Our phantom in this case was a girl who has extra abilities. Because of her abilities, her kind are greatly feared and generally killed.
I really enjoyed the twists to the original story while still feeling similar enough to the original source material. I’m looking forward to looking into more books by this author.
I really enjoyed the twists to the original story while still feeling similar enough to the original source material. I’m looking forward to looking into more books by this author.