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dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Okay, so Enigma has everything I want: gothic dark‑academy vibes, secret societies, and steamy tension. Salem Salazar? Obsessed with death, wearing that whole “black sheep” energy at Mortimer U. And Cazimir van der Waal? Tattooed TA, mysterious artist, fire and ice energy .. he definitely gave me possessive bad boy feels
What I loved:
* Creepy, immersive setting castle by the sea, secret rituals… so gothic and sexy
* Sexy chemistry with just enough edge.
* The mystery around her sister’s death added real stakes and kept me hooked.
What didn’t quite land:
* Pacing drifted middle felt slow and I wanted more actual answers about the secret society
* Salem and Caz’s enemies to lovers vibe wasn’t always believable felt more lust first, connection maybe later
* Some scenes felt kinda awkward, like they didn’t match the older-academia vibe (I see you, “dance sexy” dare…)
Bottom line:
Great for vibes and heat, but the plot and romance depth were a bit wobbly. I enjoyed it, but it’s not an all time fave
What I loved:
* Creepy, immersive setting castle by the sea, secret rituals… so gothic and sexy
* Sexy chemistry with just enough edge.
* The mystery around her sister’s death added real stakes and kept me hooked.
What didn’t quite land:
* Pacing drifted middle felt slow and I wanted more actual answers about the secret society
* Salem and Caz’s enemies to lovers vibe wasn’t always believable felt more lust first, connection maybe later
* Some scenes felt kinda awkward, like they didn’t match the older-academia vibe (I see you, “dance sexy” dare…)
Bottom line:
Great for vibes and heat, but the plot and romance depth were a bit wobbly. I enjoyed it, but it’s not an all time fave