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xyln's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Sexual harassment, and Classism
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Animal cruelty and Animal death
dxmazy's review against another edition
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Pedophilia and Sexual harassment
cupidslibrary's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I was a little leery during the first 30%, because I really wasn’t sure where the story was going or what the exact premise was, but once the story began to unfold, I couldn’t put it down. I loved the eerie, dark magic of the characters and the manor, and all the spooky scary things that go bump in the night. It felt like a funhouse at a circus but you die in it if you make one wrong move. It was everything a gothic Victorian novel should deliver, and I LOVED Winnie’s cat!! Also Mr. Quincy and Winnie’s dynamic.. was chefs kiss. The piano scene toward the end had me giggling and kicking my feet. Everything tied together by the end, it does sort of end on a cliffhanger, so I really can’t wait to read the next installment when it releases!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Misogyny, Pedophilia, and Sexual harassment
alliemikennareads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Yet another really delightful cosy fantasy from this author who has quickly become one of my favorites! I’m so eager for a sequel; I hope one is published soon!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Sexual assault, Blood, and Sexual harassment
jels's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse and Sexual harassment
harbingermeow's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
READ THIS BOOK!!!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Violence, Blood, and Sexual harassment
livingpuppet's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual harassment
kables_reads's review against another edition
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Blood, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death
fromjuliereads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I really enjoyed this book! The Gothic vibes are absolutely fantastic. It gives Brönte vibes so well, but somehow still has Atwater's coziness similar to her other books. How she does it with such a dark Gothic atmosphere is beyond me.
I really loved the characters. Winnie is such a great character! She is so strong in herself and acts for the best of others despite her fears. I would have loved even more of her character. Mr. Quincy is also a fantastic character - I loved the mystery around him, and learning more about him. Of course, Robert grows on you as his character grows, and everyone should love Cook - such a badass! The true hero and stealer of the scenes though has to be Oliver!
This book deals with such dark material, but I loved the way that it was done. The discussions of fears, the music and the piano playing a role in the reveals, and of course the faerie tales used to slowly reveal pieces of the story and the character's pasts. I also love that we got to see some familiar characters. I haven't read all of Atwater's books, only Half a Soul - which I absolutely adored - so I'm not sure if other characters show up. I think one is mentioned. I am hoping we get more stories in this world, especially as I want to learn more about Clarimonde and Bellamira!
I really loved the characters. Winnie is such a great character! She is so strong in herself and acts for the best of others despite her fears. I would have loved even more of her character. Mr. Quincy is also a fantastic character - I loved the mystery around him, and learning more about him. Of course, Robert grows on you as his character grows, and everyone should love Cook - such a badass! The true hero and stealer of the scenes though has to be Oliver!
This book deals with such dark material, but I loved the way that it was done. The discussions of fears, the music and the piano playing a role in the reveals, and of course the faerie tales used to slowly reveal pieces of the story and the character's pasts. I also love that we got to see some familiar characters. I haven't read all of Atwater's books, only Half a Soul - which I absolutely adored - so I'm not sure if other characters show up. I think one is mentioned. I am hoping we get more stories in this world, especially as I want to learn more about Clarimonde and Bellamira!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
kwthor's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Violence, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual content, Blood, Vomit, and Kidnapping