A review by erinreadsbooks
The Absinthe Underground by Jamie Pacton

adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.0

This was a cute story but it felt a bit juvenile. The premise was cute—two friends secretly pining for each other are given a quest in a magical realm. But there were a few lingering errors (missing words, misused words) and the author was overly explanatory at times. It felt like the author was talking down to the reader. I liked the characters but apart from the two protagonists, everyone felt a bit flat. 

Read if you like simple storytelling and cute YA romance.