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eggbeater's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I fell in love with the details. The carnival itself and the rich characters really drew me in. I was particularly fond of the dancing turtle.
loathey's review
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
dmagic's review
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
mogffm3's review against another edition
4.0
Enjoyed the Bacchanal carnival fantasy! Little bit of romance, little bit of mystery and a whole lot of fantastical spirits.
momofromavatar's review against another edition
DNF 67%. Might pick this one up again since I got it on kindle but I'm just bored and I don't get what's going on, it jumps around too much without establishing any main story or meaningful connections.
kiki6k's review against another edition
4.0
Bacchanal by Veronica Henry blends the fantastical elements of The Night Circus with the harsh realities of a young Black woman during the Depression. Filled with demons, secrets, and uncomfortable truths, this demanding read is a rewarding journey for those willing to delve in.
menachris87's review
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
whiskeywoman79's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
3.0
Story: ⭐⭐⭐/5
Narration: ⭐⭐⭐/5
Fantasy / Historical Fiction / Horror / Fiction / Historical/ Paranormal / African mysticism
Magical? Maybe, I guess. Keep in mind this is set right after the Great Depression and race plays a part in the story... A carnival run by a child-eating Demon. A young black woman who can communicate with animals, and who of course is the only one who can save them all. So many questionable characters, and events... It was a bit too much, I was confused many times. The ending was so lackluster, for the buildup. Overall, I'm left feeling very disappointed.
Narration: ⭐⭐⭐/5
Fantasy / Historical Fiction / Horror / Fiction / Historical/ Paranormal / African mysticism
Magical? Maybe, I guess. Keep in mind this is set right after the Great Depression and race plays a part in the story... A carnival run by a child-eating Demon. A young black woman who can communicate with animals, and who of course is the only one who can save them all. So many questionable characters, and events... It was a bit too much, I was confused many times. The ending was so lackluster, for the buildup. Overall, I'm left feeling very disappointed.
Graphic: Racism, Child death, Abandonment, and Death
Moderate: Animal death and Hate crime
Minor: Grief, Murder, Blood, Child abuse, Death of parent, Slavery, and Racial slurs
sandygx260's review against another edition
3.0
This novel started out strong then it lost steam and meandered. I can't say the ending made up for the meandering. The main characters acted too fickle and callous. Hey, it was a free read.