Reviews

The Island of Mists and Miracles by Victoria Mas

thepetitedragon's review against another edition

emotional sad

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

melc's review against another edition

Couldn't get into this. The narrative perspective switched around too often and I couldn't really connect with any of the characters. One minute we were inside the head of a character then seemed to jump to viewing the person from another's perspective. It didn't settle anywhere for long enough for me to enjoy the journey. DNFd at 29%.
This honest review is given with thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this book.

bethanylouise17's review

mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

jmatkinson1's review

challenging emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

4.25

After receiving a sign that she was to witness the appearance of the Virgin Mary, Sister Anne travels to an island off the coast of Brittany to await her vision.  However it is not Sister Anne who is visited but Isaac, a young motherless boy.  As news of Isaac's visions spreads there is belief and also scepticism which leads to tragic events.
This is a very short novel but a very powerful one.  The claustrophobic nature of society on a small island is explored as well as human tragedy.  It is beautifully written and the last sections are both shocking and deep.

emily_bg's review

hopeful mysterious sad slow-paced

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

3.75

dottienic123's review

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad fast-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? No

3.5