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A review by booksteabedby7
Sanctuary by V.V. James
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Okay, I was not expecting to find one of my top favourite reads of recent years via YouTube. However, the all-knowing Algorithm told me I wanted to watch a trailer for this new AMC+ series about witches. And immediately after watching, I started researching and was reading this book the same night.
I would say it’s like Practical Magic, Desperate Housewives and Law & Order all smashed together to make a thrilling and compelling narrative. There is a thought out and meaningful magic system inside a crime drama procedural. I was not able to piece everything together, and the final pages left me somewhat breathless. I deeply love this and will need a copy for my bookshelf. When are we getting the deluxe special edition? WHEN?!