A review by jessanicolesingh
Monarch by Sophie Lark

dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

We’re back in the small town of Grimstone with another gothic romance, this time with significantly less spicy scenes but also more unabashed yearning. Although the story had a slow build, the suspense didn’t feel as mysterious as its interconnected standalone predecessor; I pegged the direction of the plot pretty early on. I also felt that the conclusion, if you will, for the antagonist was very anticlimactic. Overall, I did find myself enjoying the characters, their forbidden love connection, and appreciated the neurodiversity representation. 
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