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A review by naruleth
The Splendor Falls by Rosemary Clement-Moore
4.0
I actually really enjoyed this book. I thought Gigi was adorable (I know, mention the dog first) and I liked how ballet was not forgotten by Sylvie or lost in the midst of the story. Towards the end it got...sort of crazy and I was a little lost with all the history and things Sylvie was figuring out but I read a few pages twice and got there eventually.
The story was original and engaging, I was never bored. I liked that Sylvie was not perfect, she was more than a little bit snobby at times and she didn't suddenly change at the end. I found her narration very entertaining and her banter with Rhys even funnier. Some major chills (Don't read this at 2AM!) at some parts, especially to do with the Colonel's ghost and other weird things but I liked how Moore kept up the tension.
Both loved and was unnerved at the revelation about Hannah in the last few pages and was wanting some more information! Also, more explanation about what exactly Sylvie can do, would've been nice.
Overall, I'd definitely recommend it! I would have preferred the ending not to have been so rushed but other than that, I really enjoyed it.
The story was original and engaging, I was never bored. I liked that Sylvie was not perfect, she was more than a little bit snobby at times and she didn't suddenly change at the end. I found her narration very entertaining and her banter with Rhys even funnier. Some major chills (Don't read this at 2AM!) at some parts, especially to do with the Colonel's ghost and other weird things but I liked how Moore kept up the tension.
Both loved and was unnerved at the revelation about Hannah in the last few pages and was wanting some more information! Also, more explanation about what exactly Sylvie can do, would've been nice.
Overall, I'd definitely recommend it! I would have preferred the ending not to have been so rushed but other than that, I really enjoyed it.