A review by cinder_says
Darkly by Marisha Pessl

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I'll admit I bought this book for its cover. No regrets!
This book gave me 'Willy Wonka on Shutter Island' vibes. Some parts of this were completely unhinged. It felt like a mystery and gothic YA horror got spun around on a haunted ferris wheel that spat me out onto a board game. It was pretty amazing. And confusing. 
It was a wild ride and I really enjoyed it. The artwork throughout was also such a great touch that helped me feel a part of the mystery/game.