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oliverreeds's review
adventurous
challenging
tense
slow-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
2.5
the characters dont act like real humans and when they do theyre garbage humans. every character either has a savior complex or a victim complex and its so unlikeable. i LOVE unlikeable characters but these characters were supposed to be likeable. the plot was not great. it didnt even get started until page 200 which ALSO isnt usually an issue for me but the characters were so horrible if became one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Blood, Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Kidnapping, Murder, Self harm, Toxic relationship, and Violence
sandy_21's review against another edition
adventurous
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Child death, and Violence
Moderate: Death, Confinement, and Suicide
Minor: Bullying, Fatphobia, and Body shaming
melaniereadsbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Wow I loved this book! It is so dark and atmospheric and magical. It gave me a similar feeling as when I read The Wicked Deep for the first time.
I just absolutely love the magic, the water, the witches. The plot is so interesting and the lore of the island was so engaging to read about.
I felt like the characters were a little underdeveloped in favor of a more developed plot. I wish there had been more chemistry between the love interests in order to make it more believable. I felt like the best developed relationship was Lina and her brother.
I just absolutely love the magic, the water, the witches. The plot is so interesting and the lore of the island was so engaging to read about.
I felt like the characters were a little underdeveloped in favor of a more developed plot. I wish there had been more chemistry between the love interests in order to make it more believable. I felt like the best developed relationship was Lina and her brother.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Death, Gore, Grief, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, and Violence
erinsbookshelves's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Violence, Ableism, Child death, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Confinement, Violence, Murder, and Suicide
Minor: Fatphobia
beautifulpaxielreads's review
I was about 100 pages in and I just can't get into it. Also I find the worldbuilding is pretty patchy and not explained very well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Child death, Emotional abuse, Grief, Kidnapping, and Violence
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