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Thank you to NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to give this an honest review!
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“The mind hangs by a thin thread, these unknown things, forever lost, upside down.”
While this book took a while to get to the plot, once it did, I couldn’t put it down.
The writing creates a constant, on the edge of your seat anxiety, and a palatable sense of dread.
Hannah grimaced, clearing her throat. “Afraid?”
“They should be.” She took another step forward, close enough to touch the girl. “Of what?” “The house, silly.” She laughed, coughing up a demonic giggle from her drowned throat. “It’s alive, and it likes to play.”
Big fat nope to that, scariest line I’ve read in a while.
I do have some grievances with this book. The characters are all supposed to be in their late 30’s, and they all felt younger than myself and my friend group- all of whom are 25 and younger. Scarlett, our main character, is so very “I’m average but not beautiful even though everyone would disagree with this- also I’m not at all like other girls, I am funny.” It got annoying really quickly. I don’t know any almost 30 year old woman who thinks wearing converse instead of heels is a personality trait, which brings me back to: Scarlett cannot possibly be 29 based on how she is written.
I wish we had had more time in the house and more time after the fact, rather than the relatively drawn out build up to the entrance into the house. While some of it I can see as important to the storyline within the house, a lot of it was redundant subplot and it took me a while to get interested into the story due to that. I would have liked to know more about Vincent, the magician, and less about Tommy and Jackson, honestly.
All in all, the horror in this book is what really sold it for me, and it delivered well.
Read the full review here.
“The mind hangs by a thin thread, these unknown things, forever lost, upside down.”
While this book took a while to get to the plot, once it did, I couldn’t put it down.
The writing creates a constant, on the edge of your seat anxiety, and a palatable sense of dread.
Hannah grimaced, clearing her throat. “Afraid?”
“They should be.” She took another step forward, close enough to touch the girl. “Of what?” “The house, silly.” She laughed, coughing up a demonic giggle from her drowned throat. “It’s alive, and it likes to play.”
Big fat nope to that, scariest line I’ve read in a while.
I do have some grievances with this book. The characters are all supposed to be in their late 30’s, and they all felt younger than myself and my friend group- all of whom are 25 and younger. Scarlett, our main character, is so very “I’m average but not beautiful even though everyone would disagree with this- also I’m not at all like other girls, I am funny.” It got annoying really quickly. I don’t know any almost 30 year old woman who thinks wearing converse instead of heels is a personality trait, which brings me back to: Scarlett cannot possibly be 29 based on how she is written.
I wish we had had more time in the house and more time after the fact, rather than the relatively drawn out build up to the entrance into the house. While some of it I can see as important to the storyline within the house, a lot of it was redundant subplot and it took me a while to get interested into the story due to that. I would have liked to know more about Vincent, the magician, and less about Tommy and Jackson, honestly.
All in all, the horror in this book is what really sold it for me, and it delivered well.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me these ARC for an honest review.
The world building in this book is incredibly solid, and you have a good understanding of how the kingdom works. There is Hindu culture woven in and out of both the school and the kingdom, from the houses they are placed into to the clothing that they wear. I thoroughly enjoyed the workings of the kingdom of Raj. The book is a good meld of that age between middle grade and YA, never going too uncomfortably into the romance tropes to take away from the story. Additionally, the conflicting relationship with a family member as an addict was well done, and the way we unintentionally enable them as well as the way they truly do want to do right by the people they love- it’s just hard.
Also, without spoiling anything, the plot twist during the peak of the book genuinely made the book for me. It was honestly shocking and I didn’t expect it whatsoever- and I’ve read a lot of YA and can predict most twists! The snowboarding (skyboarding) and the tech in a more or less 18th century feeling era was an interesting concept, however, I personally didn’t love it. That’s more of a preference, though. It was well written and important to the plot, I just don’t care for “sports” plot points.
Additionally, Trace, Lord Lyon’s son, was supposed to be the same age as Kira. However, he felt more like a bratty twelve-year-old rather than a popular 16 year old boy. While I understand people being raised differently, and some privileged people seeming “brattier” than others, Trace just genuinely felt so much younger than all the other characters in the book.
Sarita and her mom, as well as the Queen, were my favorite characters in the book- as well as being incredibly well rounded side characters. I feel like that isn’t found often, and I really appreciated it.
Overall, Girl With Three Eyes was incredibly enjoyable, and I cannot wait for the next one to come out. I gotta know what happens with the Oracles!
The world building in this book is incredibly solid, and you have a good understanding of how the kingdom works. There is Hindu culture woven in and out of both the school and the kingdom, from the houses they are placed into to the clothing that they wear. I thoroughly enjoyed the workings of the kingdom of Raj. The book is a good meld of that age between middle grade and YA, never going too uncomfortably into the romance tropes to take away from the story. Additionally, the conflicting relationship with a family member as an addict was well done, and the way we unintentionally enable them as well as the way they truly do want to do right by the people they love- it’s just hard.
Also, without spoiling anything, the plot twist during the peak of the book genuinely made the book for me. It was honestly shocking and I didn’t expect it whatsoever- and I’ve read a lot of YA and can predict most twists! The snowboarding (skyboarding) and the tech in a more or less 18th century feeling era was an interesting concept, however, I personally didn’t love it. That’s more of a preference, though. It was well written and important to the plot, I just don’t care for “sports” plot points.
Additionally, Trace, Lord Lyon’s son, was supposed to be the same age as Kira. However, he felt more like a bratty twelve-year-old rather than a popular 16 year old boy. While I understand people being raised differently, and some privileged people seeming “brattier” than others, Trace just genuinely felt so much younger than all the other characters in the book.
Sarita and her mom, as well as the Queen, were my favorite characters in the book- as well as being incredibly well rounded side characters. I feel like that isn’t found often, and I really appreciated it.
Overall, Girl With Three Eyes was incredibly enjoyable, and I cannot wait for the next one to come out. I gotta know what happens with the Oracles!
Thank you to Netgalley for providing an ARC of this book for an honest review.
read my full review here.
This is a sapphic murder myster that you didn't know you needed. Through emotional highs and lows, surprising twists, and unexpected friendships- this book takes you on an exciting journey.
TW: Conversion therapy, murder, probably other things but, mentions of conversion therapy and details of it feels important to notify of.
“Detective Harper is a liar. That score to settle goes back nearly three years. And if there’s one thing I’m sure of, it’s this: if things are ever going to be right again, it’s not Detective Harper who’s going to get them there.”
This book had me on the edge of my seat, feeling worried and heartbroken for Caroline. As she navigates the PTSD from being forced into a conversion therapy camp and also trying to solve the mystery of her best friend’s disappearance- you start to wonder if she’s unraveling. The narration of Caroline, her passion, her anger, and her determination left me feeling her same feelings.
Andrea Contos has set the bar with Throwaway Girls as her debut novel and I cannot wait for more.
read my full review here.
This is a sapphic murder myster that you didn't know you needed. Through emotional highs and lows, surprising twists, and unexpected friendships- this book takes you on an exciting journey.
TW: Conversion therapy, murder, probably other things but, mentions of conversion therapy and details of it feels important to notify of.
“Detective Harper is a liar. That score to settle goes back nearly three years. And if there’s one thing I’m sure of, it’s this: if things are ever going to be right again, it’s not Detective Harper who’s going to get them there.”
This book had me on the edge of my seat, feeling worried and heartbroken for Caroline. As she navigates the PTSD from being forced into a conversion therapy camp and also trying to solve the mystery of her best friend’s disappearance- you start to wonder if she’s unraveling. The narration of Caroline, her passion, her anger, and her determination left me feeling her same feelings.
Andrea Contos has set the bar with Throwaway Girls as her debut novel and I cannot wait for more.
