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Nice easy cozy fantasy vibes. The dialogue felt a bit flat for me throughout, and a lot of inconsistencies which let the book down for me, little things like Adelaide ordering tea and cake, then taking a sip from her coffee, or Kye being referred to as Kyle (not by the other characters either). The odd one or two I can pass off as a typo or a lapse but they are throughout the book which leaves it feeling a bit amateur.
The story itself and the idea of a magical bookshop that appears to those who need the escape, and the book chooses you, is unique and full of potential.
The story itself and the idea of a magical bookshop that appears to those who need the escape, and the book chooses you, is unique and full of potential.
I will unfortunately not be finishing this book at around 30%. There was so much promise in this book, the plot is really good & the writing creates a beautiful, dark atmospheric setting. Unfortunately the thing that lets this book down is the characters and dialogue, it's just all so flat and just lacks any real depth, which is such a shame because I really did try to continue on with this book as the plot has so much promise. It's immediately evident that Wilson has pulled a lot of her inspiration from Ninth House, from Andromeda MC , (hello Galaxy Stern) who doesn't belong at the prestigious school , with it's secret societies and their elicit Magic, and lastly a trip to the underworld to save our damsel in distress (except this time it's not Darlington).
In terms of it being a Dark Academia, the main link is the setting, there's the odd mention of classes here and there but nothing in depth or 'academia' driven. I would've loved for some of the clues to include lessons.
Overall if the characters and dialogue was more developed I think I would have finished this book.
Thank you NetGalley & Penguin Random House for this eARC in return for my review.
In terms of it being a Dark Academia, the main link is the setting, there's the odd mention of classes here and there but nothing in depth or 'academia' driven. I would've loved for some of the clues to include lessons.
Overall if the characters and dialogue was more developed I think I would have finished this book.
Thank you NetGalley & Penguin Random House for this eARC in return for my review.
I just couldn't get into this at all. As a book club pick it's not my usual genre or style of book and I think this is a big part in why I couldn't get past the first few pages.
Thank you to NetGalley & Daphne Press for this eARC.
The Hunting Moon picks up pretty much where The Luminaries ended, with Winnie waking up in the Hospital following her valiant efforts to survive her 3rd and final trial to become a hunter, something she's strived her whole life for. But as the saying goes, 'be careful what you wish for' as this life that Winnie has always dreamed off really isn't what she wants. She's battling with everyones ability to detach from the grim reality of their life, something she finds difficult. She's chasing her Dad's scavenger hunt to get to the truth of the Dianas as well as fighting for people to believe in The Whisperer. Will she find the answers she seeks? Unfortunately, I don't know as I DNF'd this at around 48%
I enjoyed The Luminaries and was excited to read the sequel, but unfortunately it just fell flat for me. I don't doubt Susan Dennard as an author, I've read reviews of her previous series and they sound very good. I just think this series is a bit meh. Winnie is too, well, whiney, and for the 100th time, we know what Jay smells like. Dennard definitely doesn't struggle with world building and scene setting, it is very dark and atmospheric as was The Luminaries.
I tried to stick it out but I've been reading it for a month now and just keep putting it down, I might come back to it in the New Year, but I'm really not sure my feelings will change, I just feel a bit bored with this one now.
The Hunting Moon picks up pretty much where The Luminaries ended, with Winnie waking up in the Hospital following her valiant efforts to survive her 3rd and final trial to become a hunter, something she's strived her whole life for. But as the saying goes, 'be careful what you wish for' as this life that Winnie has always dreamed off really isn't what she wants. She's battling with everyones ability to detach from the grim reality of their life, something she finds difficult. She's chasing her Dad's scavenger hunt to get to the truth of the Dianas as well as fighting for people to believe in The Whisperer. Will she find the answers she seeks? Unfortunately, I don't know as I DNF'd this at around 48%
I enjoyed The Luminaries and was excited to read the sequel, but unfortunately it just fell flat for me. I don't doubt Susan Dennard as an author, I've read reviews of her previous series and they sound very good. I just think this series is a bit meh. Winnie is too, well, whiney, and for the 100th time, we know what Jay smells like. Dennard definitely doesn't struggle with world building and scene setting, it is very dark and atmospheric as was The Luminaries.
I tried to stick it out but I've been reading it for a month now and just keep putting it down, I might come back to it in the New Year, but I'm really not sure my feelings will change, I just feel a bit bored with this one now.