A review by selendrea
Bloom by Delilah S. Dawson

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

3.75

This book went by in a whirlwind - I read it in just two sittings, eager to get to the end. The author somehow perfectly blended the atmosphere of a cozy, sustainable cottagecore lifestyle with a deep, dark, disgusting mystery underneath.

I felt a personal connection to the main character. As naive as she often came across, her foray into her first sapphic partnership and her confusion over how to approach a relationship with a woman was incredibly relatable. It inspired me to read more sapphic horror, which is definitely a huge testament to the book.

However, I knew exactly where the plot was going. At no point was I surprised. I said I was eager to get to the end, and that isn't necessarily a good thing. I just wanted the curtain to be pulled back, the ending to be revealed, because this book had just a bit too much build up and not quite enough pay off. I think if the author had expanded the 3rd act and drawn out the action, I would feel differently.

Nonetheless, I found it to be an enjoyable read overall, and its plot truly is unique. 
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