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A review by clea
Within These Wicked Walls by Lauren Blackwood
adventurous
dark
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The premise of this novel sounded very interesting and the world where the stoty took place was intruiging (yet a little confusing).
But the heavy focus on the romance made me lose interest (I'm not a big fan of the insta-love trope) and overshadowed the more compelling storylines and characters.
I liked the haunted atmosphere Blackwood created and the action scenes were fun.
Although the novel tackled a lot of heavy topics, it didn't leave an impression on me. But as I have not read Jane Eyre, I possibly missed some underlying nuances and deeper meaning.
Overall, it was an entertaining read with complex characters.
If you are looking for a romance taking place within a creepy/gothic atmosphere and you like YA fantasy, I think you will adore this book !
But the heavy focus on the romance made me lose interest (I'm not a big fan of the insta-love trope) and overshadowed the more compelling storylines and characters.
I liked the haunted atmosphere Blackwood created and the action scenes were fun.
Although the novel tackled a lot of heavy topics, it didn't leave an impression on me. But as I have not read Jane Eyre, I possibly missed some underlying nuances and deeper meaning.
Overall, it was an entertaining read with complex characters.
If you are looking for a romance taking place within a creepy/gothic atmosphere and you like YA fantasy, I think you will adore this book !
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Death, Blood, and Child abuse
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Colonisation, Mental illness, Fire/Fire injury, and Slavery