Reviews

Spectred Isle by KJ Charles

caitieparker's review

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.5

shawniebooks's review against another edition

4.0

I found the first half very confusing, and I checked to see if I had jumped in on a middle book instead of the first. No, just confusing. I love the new world she set up in the 20s. By the end, I was fully involved in the characters and wanted more time with them. I enjoyed their changes theoughout the story.

amyreadsandsails's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

MM - historical fantasy - white MCs - moderate steam - pov third dual - child free - class gap (wealthy MMC)  - closeted - mental health rep - forced proximity - great narration - mature MCs (30s) - military - 5 stars.

Definitely reminiscent of the Will Darling Adventures, we’ve got a lot of mystery and adventure, but add in a really interesting magical world building, like A Charm of Magpies. Essentially, classic KJ Charles and I am sad that it doesn’t appear that the series will be continued. 

Audio narration was very good.

xandry's review

adventurous dark emotional fast-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

4.0

a_manning11's review

4.25

I can't believe there isn't a sequel!

radikaliseradgroda's review against another edition

4.0

I might need another four entries in this series right the hell now.

eren_jaeger's review

adventurous emotional relaxing fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

jnb_reads's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious 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? No

4.5

hellishlyawkward's review against another edition

4.0

A fun listen, well written as always with this author. Liked both Saul and Randolph, and would happily continue with the series. Points only lost for the length of time the MCs spent stuck in the trap, it seemed to go on forever.

eidal's review against another edition

adventurous emotional fast-paced

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

4.0