A review by coffeenquotations
Lady Macbeth by Ava Reid

dark emotional mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

“And there is nothing more dangerous than a creature who pretends to be one thing & is in truth another.”

Lady Macbeth was a hauntingly beautiful read, adding depth to an important but little fleshed out character while also providing commentary on societal norms, patriarchy, & misogyny. 

Review:
I went into it with decently high expectations & was not disappointed. I loved the background & personality it gave a generally one dimensional character in the play. I always liked Lady Macbeth but wished we had more information about her.

This was my first book by Ava Reid that I read & I found the writing to be engaging. I had so many quotes that I underlined & had stick with me even after finishing the book. Also, why have I not seen more love for Lisander?!

Some people seemed to not enjoy Roscille’s character or found her weak but I did not feel the same. I found her sly & doing what was needed to survive while always keeping an eye on ways to improve or escape her situation. I did wish she was a little older than 17 but also, probably pretty accurate for the time (ick). 
4.5 🌟
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