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A review by maddummel
Złodziejki serc by Alicia Jasinska
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
5.0
Oh boy, what do I say.
I started this book with a lot of expectations. A sapphic monster romance based in the most interesting historical times of my country? COUNT ME IN. I feel like I struggled a little throughout the story together with the author to fully grasp what she wanted to say. The first/middle chapters were quite repetitive, to a point of being annoying. Especially the ones from Marynka's point of view. It matched her character but was a little too much at times. The last 1/4 of the book tho... I'm so glad I didn't let the annoyance keep me from continuing. I felt totally immersed in the story, finally! Even if I knew from the start where it was going, the journey was totally unexpected and thrilling. I need more books like this, not only from Jasinska, but especially from her! One of my new faves, for sure.
I started this book with a lot of expectations. A sapphic monster romance based in the most interesting historical times of my country? COUNT ME IN. I feel like I struggled a little throughout the story together with the author to fully grasp what she wanted to say. The first/middle chapters were quite repetitive, to a point of being annoying. Especially the ones from Marynka's point of view. It matched her character but was a little too much at times. The last 1/4 of the book tho... I'm so glad I didn't let the annoyance keep me from continuing. I felt totally immersed in the story, finally! Even if I knew from the start where it was going, the journey was totally unexpected and thrilling. I need more books like this, not only from Jasinska, but especially from her! One of my new faves, for sure.