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A review by kaybethbookish
Spectacle by Jodie Lynn Zdrok
4.0
I really liked the premise of this, as it gave me Stalking Jack the Ripper vibes. I wanted a Halloween read that wasn't horror but would give me creepy and spooky. This book did deliver on that, with a mixture of murder, a little gore without being too descriptive and enough twists to keep me guessing until the end. I liked the atmosphere of the book and I think there were some really solid ideas in here.
That being said, I did have a couple of niggles. The characters themselves were okay, nothing special, but I was a little fed up of their descriptions being more in-depth than their actual personalities (for example, we are told many times how the MC is tall, but don't know too much personality wise).
I also didn't enjoy the plot change at around 2/3 in. It went from a creepy murder-mystery, high-stakes showdown to a paranormal science/mystic mystery. It almost felt like there was too much going on all at once.
That being said, the ending was well-paced and gave a great setup to the second book. I definitely want to continue the series (even if I'm a little worried that Nathalie's pining for Christophe will drag it down a little). I think there were many elements in here that have piqued my interest, and I am particularly interested in the ways in which Nathalie's visions will impact her next time!
That being said, I did have a couple of niggles. The characters themselves were okay, nothing special, but I was a little fed up of their descriptions being more in-depth than their actual personalities (for example, we are told many times how the MC is tall, but don't know too much personality wise).
I also didn't enjoy the plot change at around 2/3 in. It went from a creepy murder-mystery, high-stakes showdown to a paranormal science/mystic mystery. It almost felt like there was too much going on all at once.
That being said, the ending was well-paced and gave a great setup to the second book. I definitely want to continue the series (even if I'm a little worried that Nathalie's pining for Christophe will drag it down a little). I think there were many elements in here that have piqued my interest, and I am particularly interested in the ways in which Nathalie's visions will impact her next time!