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A review by amriherd
The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins
adventurous
dark
funny
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
5.0
That was wild. And I was never bored.
Effortless, detailed world building. Darkest Academia vibes with uncompromising personalities you hate yourself for liking.
It's a violent one, so buckle up if you're squeamish. It never felt unnecessary or gratuitous. It always served a purpose plot wise. And I greatly appreciated that sexual violence was implied not explicit when it easily could have been described for "the plot." Didn't play it for shock value. That alone will have me reading more books by the author.
Effortless, detailed world building. Darkest Academia vibes with uncompromising personalities you hate yourself for liking.
It's a violent one, so buckle up if you're squeamish. It never felt unnecessary or gratuitous. It always served a purpose plot wise. And I greatly appreciated that sexual violence was implied not explicit when it easily could have been described for "the plot." Didn't play it for shock value. That alone will have me reading more books by the author.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Torture, Violence, Animal death, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, and Death
Moderate: Rape, Suicide, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence