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A review by trying_ceratops
Starling House by Alix E. Harrow
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book was very slow, I feel like the same story could be told with a quarter of it taken out and nothing would be lost. The pacing was very slow and it felt like a lot more should have and could have happened. That’s the reason for two stars being taken away. Otherwise, it was written well and I liked the characters. The romance felt a bit forced and the male love interest reminded me more of an awkward teen than a grown man.
There are a few people I’ll likely recommend this to—those who like slow, laid back paced stories with a bit of dark intrigue.
I can see why this was popular, mostly because it was fairly predictable and an easy read, but I like a faster paced stories.
There are a few people I’ll likely recommend this to—those who like slow, laid back paced stories with a bit of dark intrigue.
I can see why this was popular, mostly because it was fairly predictable and an easy read, but I like a faster paced stories.
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Racism, Death of parent, and Child abuse