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A review by yellowmoonreads
Midnight Rooms by Donyae Coles
2.5
Rating: 2.5/5⭐
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I ended up dropping my rating (from a 3/5) because... Huh? I am so lost. What even happened? The atmosphere was gothic and creepy and I can see the similarity to Crimson Peak (iykyk) but it was not enough to save this book.
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The MC is extremely unlikable but not in the "she's different" kinda way but more in the infuriating WTH are you doing kinda way.
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It feels like a lot was said but nothing even happened. The plot was slow and went nowhere. Nothing fit together or made any sense. Everything felt very disjointed and confusing but not in a good way. I understand and can absolutely enjoy the fever dream aspect when it's done well but it still should click at some point, right? I don't even know what the point was.
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I am very disappointed because I can see and feel the potential but have never been let down harder in my life. I have more questions than answers after finishing this book. Am I just dumb and didn't get it? Help, because I really really want to get it.
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Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for providing me with an e-arc in exchange for an honest review.
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***Trigger warnings include but may not be limited to abuse, incest and cult/ritualistic behavior.***
🦌
I ended up dropping my rating (from a 3/5) because... Huh? I am so lost. What even happened? The atmosphere was gothic and creepy and I can see the similarity to Crimson Peak (iykyk) but it was not enough to save this book.
🦌
The MC is extremely unlikable but not in the "she's different" kinda way but more in the infuriating WTH are you doing kinda way.
🦌
It feels like a lot was said but nothing even happened. The plot was slow and went nowhere. Nothing fit together or made any sense. Everything felt very disjointed and confusing but not in a good way. I understand and can absolutely enjoy the fever dream aspect when it's done well but it still should click at some point, right? I don't even know what the point was.
🦌
I am very disappointed because I can see and feel the potential but have never been let down harder in my life. I have more questions than answers after finishing this book. Am I just dumb and didn't get it? Help, because I really really want to get it.
🦌
Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for providing me with an e-arc in exchange for an honest review.
🦌
***Trigger warnings include but may not be limited to abuse, incest and cult/ritualistic behavior.***