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A review by vespurr
The Sorrows by Jonathan Janz
3.0
I have mixed feelings about this book. I found the setting and imagery of this story to be fantastic and I loved the idea of the castle itself. Honestly? I sort of want to go there. I don't even care if I might die a horrible death. I just want to go check this place out for myself! I'm a sucker for a good 'haunted house' story, you just can't keep me away. The atmosphere and the setting in this book were so on point and I have to say, I love the way Janz writes.
On the other hand, I was not entirely sold on these characters or their motivations. I could have done without the hyper-sexualization of the entire situation, and I struggled to care about anyone's motivation for going to this haunted mansion of doom.
Some parts of this story really worked for me and others didn't. I will say, though, that I had a hard time putting it down. I was definitely intrigued to find out what came next.
Overall this wasn't my favorite Janz book. (I am still working my way through his backlist, but I will keep directing everyone I know to The Siren and the Specter!) That being said, it was an enjoyable book and I look forward to reading more by this talented author.
On the other hand, I was not entirely sold on these characters or their motivations. I could have done without the hyper-sexualization of the entire situation, and I struggled to care about anyone's motivation for going to this haunted mansion of doom.
Some parts of this story really worked for me and others didn't. I will say, though, that I had a hard time putting it down. I was definitely intrigued to find out what came next.
Overall this wasn't my favorite Janz book. (I am still working my way through his backlist, but I will keep directing everyone I know to The Siren and the Specter!) That being said, it was an enjoyable book and I look forward to reading more by this talented author.