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Thank you to Nyx publishing for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Much like the cover, this novella was beautiful. The descriptions of the world around them were well done, considering the lack of pages for it. There were, admittedly, moments where it felt like an info-dump, and this was jarring from the story. It was needed for the tale to make sense, but at times, it felt like too much all at once.
I really enjoyed this retelling. The romance is sweet, the journey was interesting, and the ending was a solid wrap. I appreciated the fullness of this novella, as sometimes they leave things to be desired. I’ll be interested to read more from Underhill!
Full review August 13th, 2021.
Thank you to Nyx publishing for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Much like the cover, this novella was beautiful. The descriptions of the world around them were well done, considering the lack of pages for it. There were, admittedly, moments where it felt like an info-dump, and this was jarring from the story. It was needed for the tale to make sense, but at times, it felt like too much all at once.
I really enjoyed this retelling. The romance is sweet, the journey was interesting, and the ending was a solid wrap. I appreciated the fullness of this novella, as sometimes they leave things to be desired. I’ll be interested to read more from Underhill!
Full review August 13th, 2021.
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Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
2.5 Stars, rounded up.
Have you ever watched a thriller and it kept you on the edge for almost the entire movie? And then when the movie finally reaches a peak- it simply, ends? Instead of peaks and lows, you are simply on the edge, suspicious of everything happening, only to be somewhat let down at the end? That’s how this book read. Even during the scenes of violence, I felt disconnected from them.
The way gaslighting was portrayed wasn’t necessarily inaccurate. There were opportunities for more interesting scenes, and they weren’t used. There’s so much groundwork for more blatant manipulation or thrilling aspects. However, Bartz failed to use them repeatedly, which left me unimpressed.
Overall, this book wasn’t what I expected.
Full review will be posted on my blog on June 21st, 2021.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
2.5 Stars, rounded up.
Have you ever watched a thriller and it kept you on the edge for almost the entire movie? And then when the movie finally reaches a peak- it simply, ends? Instead of peaks and lows, you are simply on the edge, suspicious of everything happening, only to be somewhat let down at the end? That’s how this book read. Even during the scenes of violence, I felt disconnected from them.
The way gaslighting was portrayed wasn’t necessarily inaccurate. There were opportunities for more interesting scenes, and they weren’t used. There’s so much groundwork for more blatant manipulation or thrilling aspects. However, Bartz failed to use them repeatedly, which left me unimpressed.
Overall, this book wasn’t what I expected.
Full review will be posted on my blog on June 21st, 2021.