Reviews

House of Secrets by Darcy Coates

alexandra_ninelives's review

3.0

I did not realize this book was so short. I’m a little sad because it ended so soon. I wanted at least 200 pages more of this story.
Because of its length, it was too fast paced for my liking but I adored the story itself.
Queen Darcy could’ve written a series about this idea I believe.
It was a great read for a summer night when I have no patience for anything else.

phoenix36's review

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A

3.0

remokelly's review

dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

1.5

sabriena's review

mysterious tense medium-paced

3.0

tabbyann4's review

adventurous dark emotional tense fast-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

4.0

opplecopter's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

rubymonday's review against another edition

dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.5

reaganmc's review

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

4.5

susysstories's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.75

The duology meets a nice ending. Still not one of my favourite books though: not enough creepiness, not enough originality and the characters didn't engage me enough. It just seemed more of the same thing, I think the story could easily have been told in 1 book.

Characters 6
Atmosphere 6
Writing Style 6
Premise 5
Execution/Plot 5
Execution/Pace 7
Execution/Setup 6
Enjoyment/Engrossment 5
Narration 6

redqueen84's review

dark

3.0