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A review by g_c_geeks
A Winter's Promise by Christelle Dabos
adventurous
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This book was very slow to get into, but the writing style was beautifully atmospheric. I found myself struggling to get through the first bit, but all of a sudden I had finished it! The second half of the book really picks up as things start to get unravelled and revealed. I’m intrigued by where the rest of the series will go.
I will say though that (what is hinted at being) the main romance is questionable to me. I feel no attachment to either of the characters (or any in the book really). The fmc is too timid in this first book, and the mmc has no discernible personality other than being a brick wall as of yet haha.
Like another reviewer, I was a little disappointed that all the female characters in the book were portrayed negatively, some quite violently. I hope we may get some more positive female characters in the rest of the series.
Regardless, I still enjoyed reading this book. It mildly reminded me of The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern, mainly due to the flowery language and ‘not much plot just vibes’. That’s a compliment bc the night circus is one of my favourite books.
Will eventually read the rest of the series, particularly bc this book ends on a cliffhanger (and my friend loves these books a lot).
I will say though that (what is hinted at being) the main romance is questionable to me. I feel no attachment to either of the characters (or any in the book really). The fmc is too timid in this first book, and the mmc has no discernible personality other than being a brick wall as of yet haha.
Like another reviewer, I was a little disappointed that all the female characters in the book were portrayed negatively, some quite violently. I hope we may get some more positive female characters in the rest of the series.
Regardless, I still enjoyed reading this book. It mildly reminded me of The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern, mainly due to the flowery language and ‘not much plot just vibes’. That’s a compliment bc the night circus is one of my favourite books.
Will eventually read the rest of the series, particularly bc this book ends on a cliffhanger (and my friend loves these books a lot).
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse and Physical abuse