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A review by lktx
Lacrimore by S.J. Costello
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I wanted to like this book more than I did. It's a gothic horror novella that slowly descended into the horror. I actually liked the ending, and though Sivre slipped out of character once or twice, the end felt much true to her character.
Pros:
- Lovely narrator for audio book
- Protagonist, Sivre, was an interesting character and I enjoyed her struggle of faith.
- The small cast of characters were interesting.
- Hints of the greater world were intriguing.
Cons:
- Leapt between character POV and difficult to tell whose head I was in at times.
- Had some lovely phrasing, but overall was a little too extravagant and over the top.
- The doctor (Vandorous) was a bit stereotypical and predictable.
- Wish we'd gotten to know more of the other three on the island.
Pros:
- Lovely narrator for audio book
- Protagonist, Sivre, was an interesting character and I enjoyed her struggle of faith.
- The small cast of characters were interesting.
- Hints of the greater world were intriguing.
Cons:
- Leapt between character POV and difficult to tell whose head I was in at times.
- Had some lovely phrasing, but overall was a little too extravagant and over the top.
- The doctor (Vandorous) was a bit stereotypical and predictable.
- Wish we'd gotten to know more of the other three on the island.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness and Death
Moderate: Suicide