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A review by rgoth
Wisteria by Adalyn Grace
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book is a visual and emotional delight. At first, I found myself eagerly anticipating a deeper exploration of the theme of death, but as the narrative unfolded, I was a little disappointed.
Initially, I found myself detesting the character of Fate; he struck me as vile and bitter, and all I could wish for was to see life and death unite in a quest to destroy him. There was an unsettling tension surrounding him that sparked a strong reaction within me.
While the overarching storyline felt somewhat predictable, the relationship that flourished between Blythe and Aris was undeniably captivating. Their connection radiated a warmth that I couldn’t help but be drawn to. Despite the similarities to the dynamic between Death and Signa from the previous books, I remained thoroughly absorbed in their journey.
I enjoyed the plot at the end, yet I couldn’t shake the feeling that a cliffhanger would have elevated the experience, leaving me craving more. Overall, it’s a beautifully crafted tale that weaves together themes of love—one that is as tender as it is tragic. A love that is worth living for, searching for and dying for. Although I didn’t find it quite as enchanting as "Belladonna," it still showcased Grace's exquisite writing style and clever narrative. She managed to pull me into a genre I don’t typically favour, and I was captivated, ultimately falling completely in love with this poignant love story.
Initially, I found myself detesting the character of Fate; he struck me as vile and bitter, and all I could wish for was to see life and death unite in a quest to destroy him. There was an unsettling tension surrounding him that sparked a strong reaction within me.
While the overarching storyline felt somewhat predictable, the relationship that flourished between Blythe and Aris was undeniably captivating. Their connection radiated a warmth that I couldn’t help but be drawn to. Despite the similarities to the dynamic between Death and Signa from the previous books, I remained thoroughly absorbed in their journey.
I enjoyed the plot at the end, yet I couldn’t shake the feeling that a cliffhanger would have elevated the experience, leaving me craving more. Overall, it’s a beautifully crafted tale that weaves together themes of love—one that is as tender as it is tragic. A love that is worth living for, searching for and dying for. Although I didn’t find it quite as enchanting as "Belladonna," it still showcased Grace's exquisite writing style and clever narrative. She managed to pull me into a genre I don’t typically favour, and I was captivated, ultimately falling completely in love with this poignant love story.