A review by dewalt335
The Writing Retreat by Julia Bartz

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This book was really good! It had all kinds of twists and turns that I could tell were coming, but never knew how they were going to happen. I was really invested in the characters and as the events unfolded, I was equally affected which is a real testament to the author; especially as a debut novel. There are so many stories within the story and so much background for each of the characters. It is mind blowing to realize how much our brains are capable of creating. Well done!

It all seems very cinematic and I would love to see Blackbriar, Taylor, and Roza come to life on the screen one day.
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