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percy_reads 's review for:
The Palace of Eros
by Caro De Robertis
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I really wanted to enjoy this book. The overall plot and characterizations were gorgeous and I loved the concept of retelling this particular myth because of its potential. However, the prose felt clunky and heavy handed at points and I had a hard time engaging with it at times. Both the beginning and the ending could use some editing, but the middle was very well written.
Overall, 3.5/5 stars
I really wanted to enjoy this book. The overall plot and characterizations were gorgeous and I loved the concept of retelling this particular myth because of its potential. However, the prose felt clunky and heavy handed at points and I had a hard time engaging with it at times. Both the beginning and the ending could use some editing, but the middle was very well written.
Overall, 3.5/5 stars