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hiimkayte's review
1.0
This book was not for me. I was excited about reading it- black, queer, quilting, all things I’m interested in. Within the first chapter, I had a definite “dude’s writing women” vibe, that left me with a bad taste.
I struggled to picture the art that was described. As a quilter I wanted more details, it felt like the author didn’t actually know anything about quilting.
The characters and concepts were interesting, but it just didn’t go anywhere. It was an interesting setup but no story.
At least it was relatively short. It was definitely a relief to get to the end.
I struggled to picture the art that was described. As a quilter I wanted more details, it felt like the author didn’t actually know anything about quilting.
The characters and concepts were interesting, but it just didn’t go anywhere. It was an interesting setup but no story.
At least it was relatively short. It was definitely a relief to get to the end.
flaminggecko's review
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
cecilowo's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
pipbiz's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
queerfelicity's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I absolutely ADORE this kind of horror! It's bright, colorful, and vibrantly descriptive. But still creeping and strange. I would say the book itself is around medium paced but it all comes together very quickly at the end.
Graphic: Racism, Racial slurs, Slavery, and Trafficking
Moderate: Drug use, Death, and Sexual content
irenemarie's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
3.75
carrienation76's review
4.0
This is a hauntingly beautiful book, weaving a tale of generational trauma, love, spirituality, and fixation. I'm still mulling over the symbolism. Gidney manages to pack a lot into roughly 200 pages, leaving a lot unsaid. This adds to the mystery within the book and makes this a whirlwind read.
blitzjess's review
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
danimacuk's review against another edition
4.0
A Spectral Hue by Craig Laurance Gidney gave me three fully fleshed-out genres in one book. It's simultaneously a mystery, a historical drama, and contemporary queer fiction. Not many novels can pull off combining this many genres and not have it feel overwhelming or stretched too thin, but this book kept me engaged throughout the switching of time periods with it's unapologetic, raw, and nuanced characters.
I'm so thankful this was recommended to me through my local library. What a quick and powerful read. Can't wait to explore more from this author!
I'm so thankful this was recommended to me through my local library. What a quick and powerful read. Can't wait to explore more from this author!