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A review by kaylo88
A Witch Hunt in Whitby by Helen Cox
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
I read this book of the Kit Hartley series in one sitting (yay insomnia). The story was fast-paced and easy to follow, but I couldn't help but feel a sense of disappointment as I progressed through it.
The plotline of the book was becoming more and more unbelievable with each passing chapter. The characters whom I grew to love in the earlier books of the series were barely mentioned in this one. The police force, which played a significant role in the previous books, seemed irrelevant in this one. Even the relationship between Kit and Haloran felt lacklustre.
Moreover, I was disappointed with the stereotypical and harmful descriptions of goths in the book. Goths are often the target of hate crimes and have been subjected to violence just for being themselves. The book's portrayal of goths and the occult seemed to be perpetuating the Satanic panic of the past, which was both dated and insensitive.
Although the book was well-written and easy to read, it was difficult to ignore the unrealistic elements of the investigation. While it could be considered a cosy mystery, the series seems to have lost its way from the first books which I loved.
The plotline of the book was becoming more and more unbelievable with each passing chapter. The characters whom I grew to love in the earlier books of the series were barely mentioned in this one. The police force, which played a significant role in the previous books, seemed irrelevant in this one. Even the relationship between Kit and Haloran felt lacklustre.
Moreover, I was disappointed with the stereotypical and harmful descriptions of goths in the book. Goths are often the target of hate crimes and have been subjected to violence just for being themselves. The book's portrayal of goths and the occult seemed to be perpetuating the Satanic panic of the past, which was both dated and insensitive.
Although the book was well-written and easy to read, it was difficult to ignore the unrealistic elements of the investigation. While it could be considered a cosy mystery, the series seems to have lost its way from the first books which I loved.