A review by cherryvillegirl
Illuminare by Bryn Shutt

slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

I really wanted to enjoy this book because I think Bryn is super nice and the premise of this book sounded AMAZING! Like, a heist? A violin-playing knight? I'm so there!

Unfortunately, this book just wasn't for me. I felt confused throughout most of the book and didn't feel connected to the plot, the characters, or the world. I felt like the book could have been longer in order to explain and describe things in greater detail. 

Seeing as this is a debut, I will probably give Bryn's future works a second chance. I'm interested to see how the story will progress from here!

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