A review by tween2teenbookreviews
The Dolls by Kiki Sullivan

5.0

I received this ARC from The Regulator Bookshop.



Characters: Eveny (protagonist), Aunt Bea, Peregrine, Chloe, Caleb, Drew



I really liked Eveny. Unlike many protagonists, Eveny isn't quick to trust. She observes and gets to know people before she really lets them in, and with a world like this, that's very important. On to Aunt Bea. She ROCKED! Yes, she kept secrets, but when all is said and done, she's there for Eveny, and understands the mess she's in, which is more than most parents/guardians are in novels. Peregrine and Chloe are quite something. They're selfish and mean, but I feel like there's something deeper to them. So, Caleb. I heart him so hard! Proof:




Caleb is so swoony and I want more! Drew plays the role of Eveny's best friend. He's the first person in Carrefour that she really hangs out with.





First Impressions: 4/5



It started out a little weird, but I fell in love with it pretty quickly. I hadn't heard much about it, and didn't know what to expect. But here's the deal, when the main character is a red-head and the book takes place in Louisiana, it's a recipe for perfection.



Writing: 5/5 It's hard to rate the semantics of writing when reading an ARC, because there are many mistakes that get taken out in the drafts afterword. That said, the writing was to the point and well done.

Plot: 5/5 The plot is a mysterious thing. The author sets it up so that anyone can be the bad guy in town. With Eveny coming into her powers as well, there's some crazy stuff that goes on.

World Building: 5/5 At first, Carrefour seems sorta cheesy and stereotypical, but as the novel goes on, you see why.

Characters: 5/5 The characters were supremely well done. It was really cool never knowing exactly who was what.



I really enjoyed reading this book. I don't read many books in the south, but they're often really fun. I'm really excited to figure out what happens next!