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A review by overbookedmomma
Malice by Heather Walter
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
⭐️⭐️ Left Much To Be Desired
Malice had an intriguing concept—a dark Sleeping Beauty retelling blended with elements that reminded me of The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton. I appreciated the unique magic system and the potential it had to build an immersive world. Unfortunately, that’s where my enjoyment ended. I struggled to connect with the characters, and their development felt shallow and inconsistent. The plot was riddled with holes, and several threads were left dangling without resolution. It felt like the story never fully came together, and because of that, I don’t plan on continuing the series. A promising idea that fell flat in execution.
Malice had an intriguing concept—a dark Sleeping Beauty retelling blended with elements that reminded me of The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton. I appreciated the unique magic system and the potential it had to build an immersive world. Unfortunately, that’s where my enjoyment ended. I struggled to connect with the characters, and their development felt shallow and inconsistent. The plot was riddled with holes, and several threads were left dangling without resolution. It felt like the story never fully came together, and because of that, I don’t plan on continuing the series. A promising idea that fell flat in execution.