A review by jescasreading
The Cloisters by Katy Hays

medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

The initial premise really pulled me in! Tarot and dark academia?? Sign me up!! But I found the storyline quite predictable? And sadly a little boring. I was intrigued by the history of Rachel, and even though she seemed very dodgy I quite liked her character. I found the others a little boring? Overall it was an ok book! But it wouldn't be a book I'll reread in the future. 

I did like the academia setting and I imagined the grounds and garden were stunning! I liked the mentioned of tarot and knowing the meaning behind the cards, there was a very useful section in the back of the book telling infomation about tarot. 

I did like the mystery of who could have unalived Patrick even though I predicted pretty early on who it was. 

I did like how Rachel did it in the best interests for Ann, I could tell that she had a lot of love for Ann and I feel she didn't want Ann to go down the same journey that she went down.
 


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