A review by novel_nibbles
One for My Enemy by Olivie Blake

challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Like the Shakespeare tragedy it is inspired by, One For My Enemy is not a romantic tale. That’s not to say that it doesn’t feature love. But the love it features in multiple forms- parental, sibling, unrequited, unrealised, companionable- is messy, complicated and flawed. 

Despite the drama and the inevitable messy ending you can’t help rooting for the lovers torn apart by family circumstance. 

I loved the play references in the structure and design of the book, with the story divided in to acts and the chapters renamed scenes.

I am officially OBSESSED by Olivie Blake and will read anything she publishes
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