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A review by plugsandpizza
Fiend by Alma Katsu
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Thanks to NetGalley and Penguin Groups PUTNAM for the e-ARC.
‘Fiend’ was a modern day “be careful what you wish for” and “don’t bite off more than you can chew” type of story. The pace was quick without being unclear about what’s going on, the flashbacks left little tidbits to link everything in the end. The dynamic is exactly what you’d expect of a wealthy, powerful family with secrets to hide. Overall it was kind of like a modern ‘Fall of the House of Usher’.
Overall 3.5 ⭐️
‘Fiend’ was a modern day “be careful what you wish for” and “don’t bite off more than you can chew” type of story. The pace was quick without being unclear about what’s going on, the flashbacks left little tidbits to link everything in the end. The dynamic is exactly what you’d expect of a wealthy, powerful family with secrets to hide. Overall it was kind of like a modern ‘Fall of the House of Usher’.
Overall 3.5 ⭐️