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challenging
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was a very tough read. I still need to think how I felt about this book through.
I know the fact that the characters are unlikeable is made on purpose, and it did definitely challenge me, it made me very uncomfortable but tense at the same time and needing to read more. I guess I’m mentally stuck because I mildly enjoyed it, it was pretty good, but the perspective of this book is just too good to rate it as I want to. It’s an internal debate between enjoyment (subjectivity)and objectivity.
I’m going to rate it 3.5. I would recommend this, but for me it wasn’t quite a 4-star read. I’m very sad about it, because the execution is very well done and objectively it is great, honestly, but I guess there was something that just wasn’t quite there.
I know the fact that the characters are unlikeable is made on purpose, and it did definitely challenge me, it made me very uncomfortable but tense at the same time and needing to read more. I guess I’m mentally stuck because I mildly enjoyed it, it was pretty good, but the perspective of this book is just too good to rate it as I want to. It’s an internal debate between enjoyment (subjectivity)and objectivity.
I’m going to rate it 3.5. I would recommend this, but for me it wasn’t quite a 4-star read. I’m very sad about it, because the execution is very well done and objectively it is great, honestly, but I guess there was something that just wasn’t quite there.
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
just. WOW. my head hurts but it’s so worth it.
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
WOAAAAH. i did not expect THAT.
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
REREAD 25/03: This is definitely one of my favorite books ever, I love it so so much. I’m so excited to read the rest of the series
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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
3.5/5 ⭐️
i’m afraid this book doesn’t really compare to the first one. the writing is just as marvelous and enchanting as ever, but the plot fell flatter for me. i loved the last few chapters, but for the rest of the book i kept getting pretty bored.
i was also expecting many more moments between the sisters, but there was only one and it wasn’t that long or satisfying, i wanted to see more from their relationship :(
i’m afraid this book doesn’t really compare to the first one. the writing is just as marvelous and enchanting as ever, but the plot fell flatter for me. i loved the last few chapters, but for the rest of the book i kept getting pretty bored.
i was also expecting many more moments between the sisters, but there was only one and it wasn’t that long or satisfying, i wanted to see more from their relationship :(