A review by quinnster
Opium and Absinthe by Lydia Kang

mysterious sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

The cover and the title sold this book for me, but unfortunately, the book itself didn't quite deliver.  There was enough mystery to keep me reading, but the middle was extremely slow.  We focused so completely on Tillie's addiction for much of the book that I found myself quite bored with her.  I wished we could have seen more of the nightlife and Ian.