A review by cherryvillegirl
The Secret Gift by Bethany Atazadeh

adventurous challenging mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

 

An excellent villain origin story. 

Dare I say I liked this origin story better than Heartless? Can I even go there? Yes, actually, I think I will! 

I definitely enjoyed this story. It sucked me in from the first page and kept me engaged from start to finish! Even though I knew that it was going to have a negative character arc into villain-hood, I still found myself understanding Jezebel’s motives and actions (even if they weren’t justifiable). 

The pacing was nearly perfect, which was nice! I never found myself bored. 

All in all, I really enjoyed this read and I’m definitely looking forward to reading more about Jezebel’s story! 

(I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts are my own.)