A review by fanboyriot
The Scarlet Thread by D.S. Murphy

challenging fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

Honestly, I couldn’t stand the main character and thought the writing was the kind of thing a middle schooler obsessed with Wattpad would write—but I don’t want to be rude to middle schoolers who write on Wattpad because I’m sure their work would be better than this.

Pushing past the main character is the typical “pick me” and “I’m not like other girls” vibe she genuinely seemed difficult to like.  First chapter in and she was already on my nerves.  Not to mention how she used her one friend as a shield so all the “lesbos” didn’t try anything on her… like dude, trust me when I say they don’t want you.

The plot was the only thing saving this book.  I liked the urban fantasy vibes it had.  Had some love pet peeves about how the gods and goddesses were written but it wasn’t that bad.
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