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Little Eve
by Catriona Ward
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
REVIEW
Little Eve by Catriona Ward
Rating: 2/5
I must start this review off with the caveat that I have read two other Catriona Ward books that I have LOVED. I fully went into this book with the highest hopes and perhaps that's why my expectations fell short.
If you're looking for a culty, wild and amazing gothic horror by Catriona Ward, I implore you to read Sundial.
Little Eve is chock full of the makings of a superb book, at least in my opinion.
Dual/Split timelines? Check.
Unreliable narration? Check.
Creepy, atmospheric and immersive setting? Check.
Wild, unpredictable storyline? Check.
That being said, I just felt... bored? This book was a tough one for me to get through. I borrowed this from the library and I've been wanting to get all of my library books caught up and finished for accountability, but also to stay in time with my dues and not get them back too late. It's been amazing so far, and I've found that the library has actually heavily increased the quantity and quality of my reading experience. Despite feeling a fire underneath me to finish this book, I didn't enjoy it.
I don't think I'd say I wholeheartedly disliked it as it certainly had moments and the beginnings of what could have been something super enjoyable for me, but I just don't think this was up my alley. I say all of this with peace and love and the utmost respect for Catriona Ward, whom I am a HUGE fan of.
Maybe I'd amend this rating to a 2.5 or a 3 purely on the basis that I do like the author and I can see why other people would like this book, but my heart is giving me a 2 right now. That is not to discourage ANYONE from reading this and I'd actually be curious to see if I'm the minority here!
I'd look out for a lot of elements, but some of the most obvious and jarring ones are:
Cults
Blood sacrifice
Child abuse
Starvation
Graphic depictions of death
Murder
Little Eve by Catriona Ward
Rating: 2/5
I must start this review off with the caveat that I have read two other Catriona Ward books that I have LOVED. I fully went into this book with the highest hopes and perhaps that's why my expectations fell short.
If you're looking for a culty, wild and amazing gothic horror by Catriona Ward, I implore you to read Sundial.
Little Eve is chock full of the makings of a superb book, at least in my opinion.
Dual/Split timelines? Check.
Unreliable narration? Check.
Creepy, atmospheric and immersive setting? Check.
Wild, unpredictable storyline? Check.
That being said, I just felt... bored? This book was a tough one for me to get through. I borrowed this from the library and I've been wanting to get all of my library books caught up and finished for accountability, but also to stay in time with my dues and not get them back too late. It's been amazing so far, and I've found that the library has actually heavily increased the quantity and quality of my reading experience. Despite feeling a fire underneath me to finish this book, I didn't enjoy it.
I don't think I'd say I wholeheartedly disliked it as it certainly had moments and the beginnings of what could have been something super enjoyable for me, but I just don't think this was up my alley. I say all of this with peace and love and the utmost respect for Catriona Ward, whom I am a HUGE fan of.
Maybe I'd amend this rating to a 2.5 or a 3 purely on the basis that I do like the author and I can see why other people would like this book, but my heart is giving me a 2 right now. That is not to discourage ANYONE from reading this and I'd actually be curious to see if I'm the minority here!
I'd look out for a lot of elements, but some of the most obvious and jarring ones are:
Cults
Blood sacrifice
Child abuse
Starvation
Graphic depictions of death
Murder