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A review by z_bookfluencer
Roseblood by A.G. Howard
3.0
RoseBlood is a captivating read, containing flowery passages of writing, a much-beloved villain, and horrific events wrapped up in an alluring cover.
Detailed Review:
I didn't think RoseBlood would work for me because Phantom of the Opera didn't work for me; the story wasn't my cup of tea even though I liked the writing of Gaston Leroux.
I liked the quotes in the chapter headings.
How the Story Read:
RoseBlood reads like a sequel to me like it's a continuation of Gaston Leroux's Phantom of the Opera and not just an inspired story. Saying RoseBlood is a retelling doesn't do the story justice, for how it truly read to me.
I felt the atmosphere and setting of the book were fantastic.
There were several passages with flowery writing, and sometimes these passages changed the setting to almost otherworldly.
The twist the author used, was unexpected and also works so well. Honestly, at first, I couldn't help thinking, "so we are going this route." As the story went on though, that twist just felt right, almost like it was an unspoken theme and/or understanding in Phantom of the Opera.
I felt the magic system was creative and unique.
All About the Characters:
The characterization was done well, and even the supporting characters had distinctive personalities. 'The Phantom', or Erik, received a lot more spotlight, more so than the original tale.
There is a decent size cast of quirky characters.
There is some romance, though not the slow burn kind, but more of the "I have always loved you but didn't know it" romance.
The main character Rune is likable, though she does make stupid decisions, not in an annoying way, but more of a teenager exploring different avenues of life, albeit sometimes incredibly dangerous.
Themes:
There were several dark and intense scenes and themes. There are some macabre moments.
A few of the characters experienced varying degrees of traumatic and tragic events as young children, including Rune. Some of those traumatic and tragic scenes do unfold and are not merely mentioned.
What I didn't like/Potentially Triggering Events:
There were some themes I didn't like and/or made me uncomfortable, as well as potential triggering events, such as but not excluded to human trafficking and watching a stranger sleep without their knowledge and/or permission.
Overall Thoughts:
Overall, I felt RoseBlood was very well written and I would recommend it to those who like Phantom of the Opera, Dark Fantasy, and Dark Academia. A review will be posted soon.
Detailed Review:
I didn't think RoseBlood would work for me because Phantom of the Opera didn't work for me; the story wasn't my cup of tea even though I liked the writing of Gaston Leroux.
I liked the quotes in the chapter headings.
How the Story Read:
RoseBlood reads like a sequel to me like it's a continuation of Gaston Leroux's Phantom of the Opera and not just an inspired story. Saying RoseBlood is a retelling doesn't do the story justice, for how it truly read to me.
I felt the atmosphere and setting of the book were fantastic.
There were several passages with flowery writing, and sometimes these passages changed the setting to almost otherworldly.
The twist the author used, was unexpected and also works so well. Honestly, at first, I couldn't help thinking, "so we are going this route." As the story went on though, that twist just felt right, almost like it was an unspoken theme and/or understanding in Phantom of the Opera.
I felt the magic system was creative and unique.
All About the Characters:
The characterization was done well, and even the supporting characters had distinctive personalities. 'The Phantom', or Erik, received a lot more spotlight, more so than the original tale.
There is a decent size cast of quirky characters.
There is some romance, though not the slow burn kind, but more of the "I have always loved you but didn't know it" romance.
The main character Rune is likable, though she does make stupid decisions, not in an annoying way, but more of a teenager exploring different avenues of life, albeit sometimes incredibly dangerous.
Themes:
There were several dark and intense scenes and themes. There are some macabre moments.
A few of the characters experienced varying degrees of traumatic and tragic events as young children, including Rune. Some of those traumatic and tragic scenes do unfold and are not merely mentioned.
What I didn't like/Potentially Triggering Events:
There were some themes I didn't like and/or made me uncomfortable, as well as potential triggering events, such as but not excluded to human trafficking and watching a stranger sleep without their knowledge and/or permission.
Overall Thoughts:
Overall, I felt RoseBlood was very well written and I would recommend it to those who like Phantom of the Opera, Dark Fantasy, and Dark Academia. A review will be posted soon.