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3.74 AVERAGE
3.74 AVERAGE
Oh. Em. Gee. I'm going to be thinking about this book long after today. I read this so fast, because it was just so so good. The emotion, the characters, the description, all drew me in. I laughed, cried, gasped, and swooned. I can't believe this is Jessica's debut! She's a seasoned author in my eyes!
Usually, I don't like romance, however, this isn't romance because
Spoiler warning
It doesn't end happily. I didn't like the romance in this book, but I liked all the subplots and the ending was chef's kiss. I don't relate to all the people saying they cried, I don't think it was that sad. So, if you like The Phantom Of The Opera and soft fantasy, this book is for you.
Spoiler warning
It doesn't end happily. I didn't like the romance in this book, but I liked all the subplots and the ending was chef's kiss. I don't relate to all the people saying they cried, I don't think it was that sad. So, if you like The Phantom Of The Opera and soft fantasy, this book is for you.
I was really excited for this book because The Phantom of the Opera is one of my favorite stories. However, throughout this entire retelling, my one thought was “meh”. I think this story had a lot of potential, but it didn’t personally hit where I wanted it to.
Thank you NetGalley and Inkyard Press for the arc of this book. All opinions are my own.
I will be staring into space for the foreseeable future thinking about that ending. I don’t even know how to accurately convey my emotions because there’s so many and they’re conflicting.
True rating: 4.5/5
I absolutely love retellings and a gender bent Phantom retelling.. I’m sold. This book may contain magic within the story, but the book itself is pure magic. Isda is such a unique main character who was crafted beautifully. She’s equally strong and emotional. It’s a delicately crafted balance to make such a complex and interesting main character. Following her journey from the shadows, you see Isda grow and learn. Learning the most important lesson: not everything is always as it seems.
Watching the relationship with Emeric unfold was incredible. I loved every second of it. Top notch romance. I fell in love with them and never stopped. Truthfully, all the character relationships were dynamic and had so many layers, continually keeping you guessing.
What a fantastic book! One you’re surely not going to want to miss.
I will be staring into space for the foreseeable future thinking about that ending. I don’t even know how to accurately convey my emotions because there’s so many and they’re conflicting.
True rating: 4.5/5
I absolutely love retellings and a gender bent Phantom retelling.. I’m sold. This book may contain magic within the story, but the book itself is pure magic. Isda is such a unique main character who was crafted beautifully. She’s equally strong and emotional. It’s a delicately crafted balance to make such a complex and interesting main character. Following her journey from the shadows, you see Isda grow and learn. Learning the most important lesson: not everything is always as it seems.
Watching the relationship with Emeric unfold was incredible. I loved every second of it. Top notch romance. I fell in love with them and never stopped. Truthfully, all the character relationships were dynamic and had so many layers, continually keeping you guessing.
What a fantastic book! One you’re surely not going to want to miss.
I really enjoyed the beginning of this book, but it went downhill very fast. I loved the world building and the references to Phantom of the Opera. However, I felt the ending dragged and was rushed at the same time.
adventurous
dark
emotional
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:
Yes
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book has so much potential. The idea of a Phantom of the Opera retelling is so brilliant, and I adore the gender bent roles. I thought the world was built up so well, but the plot began to unravel and became quite messy towards the end. The characters are lovely and I really could have fallen in love with them, but I would have loved a deeper dive into who they are. I think this book may just be a bit too “young” for me, as it was very Y/A. I would definitely recommend it to a new reader, but it just wasn’t for me.