A review by lifeonasofa
Phantasma by Kaylie Smith

dark hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

‘The dark is for people who are too cowardly to face their actions in the light’ - Kaylie Smith 🌚

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 Stars 

A super fun romantasy in a gothic setting. Whilst I can see the comparisons to Caraval, the magical setting, the odd goings on and the tasks…the vibe and the focus feels completely different. 🏰

I personally preferred the dark setting a lot more, the background of Ophelia and her family was so fun also. The tasks had me hooked, I just wish we got a bit more time and description in them. 🔥

Ophelia was an adventurous girly, so it didn’t surprise me that she was captivated by Phantasma. Blackwell was like a lighthouse guiding her home, he was a comfort throughout.💡 

For me, I wanted more of the manor, the devils and the tasks, and I needed a slower burn romance. It was fun, but it felt like the romance was being forced on me too early. 🤷🏻‍♀️
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