A review by jomarch436
Under the Pendulum Sun by Jeannette Ng

dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

1.5

Sooorrry not sorry. Wtf was this book? OK, let me calm down. This was a very atmospheric, dark, gothic book, so if that is your thing, you'd probably love this book. It was quite a slow start for me. I would've just said this book wasn't for me and given it two stars, but then.... the twist
Incest. Really? Oh wait, they're not really siblings. Oh wait, they are. <spoiler" Very frustrating. I also didn't get why the religious element was so heavy in it. I didn't feel it added anything the story.
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