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Ariadne, I Love You by J. Ashley-Smith

morganjanedavis's review

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5.0

Very quick novella but so beautifully written. I only wish it could have gone on longer.

norsol_'s review

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3.0

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for feedback.

The link to my review: https://norasmith4.wordpress.com/2021/05/27/review-ariadne-i-love-you-by-j-ashley-smith/

jasmeaniethebookish's review

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4.0

Ariadne, I Love You is a story about lost love more than anything else. It’s one of those novellas that kind of worms it’s way in and sits for awhile, which is how books should be. Ashely-Smith combines horror and sadness for a read you won’t want to miss.

Atmospheric, creepy, and a questionable narrator makes for a short (but engrossing) read.

Thanks so much to NetGalley and Meerkat Publishers for an eARC in return for an honest review!

elna17a9a's review

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challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The short length works in the stories favor, forcing you directly into the weird, damaged mind of Jude, who is in a bad place after the death of his best friends wife Colleen. We find out in quick succession that Jude was in unsuccessful and unhappy before he met Colleen, but then had a short and meteoritic rise to fame. Now that that's over, Colleen is dead and Jude is determined to self destruct.

We're right there with him as he struggles to right himself and come to terms with his relationship with Colleen, but the dark almost fetid atmosphere that hangs over him doesn't let our hopes get too high. A weird, trippy little ride. 
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