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lawcompetente 's review for:
House of the Beast
by Michelle Wong
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
4.5/5 Stars!
To think this was a debut novel makes me excited to how Michelle Wong would grow as an incredible Fantasy author.
House of the Beast was a book that I bought on impulse - and I was genuinely glad I did. It's rare for me to buy books without prior knowledge, but I found the cover of this special edition to be intriguing, and the premise entirely captivating.
House of the Beast follows the story of a young girl, Alma, as she journeys her life being put into one of the ruling houses of Kugara. From there, she faces challenges that defines her morality, tests her own capabilities and introduces who her allies and enemies are in her story.
Michelle Wong was able to create a character that you end up rooting for, combined with clever plotting and political intrigues. The intricacies in the plot were also supported by the creative although very seldom illustrations that I wish were more prominent all through out the novel. Overall, it was a satisfying read, one I would also recommend to those looking for standalone fantasy novels with a hooking story to tell.
To think this was a debut novel makes me excited to how Michelle Wong would grow as an incredible Fantasy author.
House of the Beast was a book that I bought on impulse - and I was genuinely glad I did. It's rare for me to buy books without prior knowledge, but I found the cover of this special edition to be intriguing, and the premise entirely captivating.
House of the Beast follows the story of a young girl, Alma, as she journeys her life being put into one of the ruling houses of Kugara. From there, she faces challenges that defines her morality, tests her own capabilities and introduces who her allies and enemies are in her story.
Michelle Wong was able to create a character that you end up rooting for, combined with clever plotting and political intrigues. The intricacies in the plot were also supported by the creative although very seldom illustrations that I wish were more prominent all through out the novel. Overall, it was a satisfying read, one I would also recommend to those looking for standalone fantasy novels with a hooking story to tell.