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3.68 AVERAGE
3.68 AVERAGE
my most controversial take yet. for a character driven book, this sure lacked any sort of foundational character development. the multiple pov's were nice but they just aren't my thing — or maybe i expected actual insight on the characters when they got their pov's but maybe i was just asking for too much.
so... so boring. why was this so boring????? the "academic rivals to lovers" does not exist because nico is in love with his roommate AND NONE OF YOU TOLD ME ABOUT IT?????
the magic system is cool but vague, i still dont know how or why they are the way they are. the characters are not likable at all. the book shouldve started with libby's kidnapping and should've continued on in a non linear sense. maybe then something would've actually HAPPENED in this book.
2/5, will not (and did not) read the sequel. olivie blake is just not for me i suppose. my dark academia dreams were SHATTERED
so... so boring. why was this so boring????? the "academic rivals to lovers" does not exist because nico is in love with his roommate AND NONE OF YOU TOLD ME ABOUT IT?????
the magic system is cool but vague, i still dont know how or why they are the way they are. the characters are not likable at all. the book shouldve started with libby's kidnapping and should've continued on in a non linear sense. maybe then something would've actually HAPPENED in this book.
2/5, will not (and did not) read the sequel. olivie blake is just not for me i suppose. my dark academia dreams were SHATTERED
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Poor for a solid 80%. I was BORED and confused
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I take back everything I said about the negative reviews. The plot isn’t going anywhere and I’ve made it 40% in, the characters are pretentious and unlikeable, and the scenes were 80% filler dialogue.
I actually had such high hopes but I cba to stick to a book that’s not doing it for me while I have very little time to read in the first place, like come on. When you’re 40% in you should be wanting to reach out and devour the pages, not reaching out just so you can get it over with and move on to the next read
I actually had such high hopes but I cba to stick to a book that’s not doing it for me while I have very little time to read in the first place, like come on. When you’re 40% in you should be wanting to reach out and devour the pages, not reaching out just so you can get it over with and move on to the next read
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Fun start to a series! I really liked the characters and I'm excited to see where this goes.