A review by atlastheninth
The Absinthe Underground by Jamie Pacton

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Thanks to NetGalley and the PeachTree Teen for the ARC. 
 
This is a cozy sapphic fae heist romance. I had to like it. And it was indeed very cute and I very much enjoyed reading it. 
 
I found the setting and the story to be very original and the characters were adorable. Friends to lovers with mutual pining? That’s hard not to like. Also Sybil and Esme feel very ADHD and autism coded respectively. A bit stereotypical maybe but not too much. (Sybil reads a bit too selfish for my taste and Esme a bit too naïve but they are still very lovable). 
 
The writing was rather simple so it’s a very light read. You do not need to think while reading it, the book tells you everything. 
The story, especially the heist, is also very simple. It’s a bunch of tasks they have to fulfil and the solution is always just around the corner. So even when there is a bit of trouble you know it won’t be there long. 
Now are these pro’s or con’s for the book? I can’t decide but I did have a nice time. 
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