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Oh how I wanted to love this book! It promised magic and adventure, mystery and myth and I couldn't wait to open a page and find myself in a circus filled with quirky characters - where the impossible is possible. Unfortunately, like the a certain funambulist, my experience of this book fell a bit short of my expectations.
I listened to the audiobook (very kindly provided by Netgalley) and maybe the narration and delivery just didn't work for me, but I never felt invested in any of the characters. The dialogue was stilted and didn't feel natural. The story dragged in places and involved great detail (like an icky, rather disturbing 'love scene') and other times felt rushed - especially towards to end.
I really enjoyed the myths and stories dispersed between the main plot, and felt the investment I craved when we learned about Marina's past. It was written well - albeit a bit scattered. Maybe if I'd gone into this with lower expectations I would have enjoyed it more.
I listened to the audiobook (very kindly provided by Netgalley) and maybe the narration and delivery just didn't work for me, but I never felt invested in any of the characters. The dialogue was stilted and didn't feel natural. The story dragged in places and involved great detail (like an icky, rather disturbing 'love scene') and other times felt rushed - especially towards to end.
I really enjoyed the myths and stories dispersed between the main plot, and felt the investment I craved when we learned about Marina's past. It was written well - albeit a bit scattered. Maybe if I'd gone into this with lower expectations I would have enjoyed it more.
This is a story about monsters. Otherworldly beings and those who walk amongst us. The Klu Kluxes are pure hatred and evil personified as shape shifting monsters - and only a small band of female warriors can see them for what they really are.
This is a tale of vengeance and injustice, gore and terror and ultimately love and hope. I loved reading about Maryse and her band of strong women, and really enjoyed how African myth and history was incorporated into this story. It was a great adventure.
The only thing i didn't really enjoy was the Lovecraftian monsters in this book. But that is a case of 'it's not you it's me'. I am not drawn to monster books - I prefer my horror to be grounded in reality or hauntingly supernatural.
A fast-paced, highly entertaining read.
This is a tale of vengeance and injustice, gore and terror and ultimately love and hope. I loved reading about Maryse and her band of strong women, and really enjoyed how African myth and history was incorporated into this story. It was a great adventure.
The only thing i didn't really enjoy was the Lovecraftian monsters in this book. But that is a case of 'it's not you it's me'. I am not drawn to monster books - I prefer my horror to be grounded in reality or hauntingly supernatural.
A fast-paced, highly entertaining read.
YA mystery thrillers - my favourite holiday read guilty pleasure. Nothing too cerebral - just plain old fun.
4.5 stars. I had to give this a high rating for sheer entertainment. The first half of the book filled me with dread and unease - it was so unsettling and creepy. You know your protagonists have arrived in the middle of a nightmare, but it’s still just bubbling under the surface until ... non stop action and brutality- I didn’t think I could stomach it at one point. If you are squeamish I’d advise you to look away - but it you are after a non stop, horror filled thrill ride - jump on board.
Loving this Out of Line short story collection. Another great story from a wonderful author with a fabulous narrator
This is a fairytale, an odyssey, an adventure.
During WWII in Darwin, through the mysterious and mythical Australian top end comes the thrilling and magical tale of Molly Hook - a tough and precocious preteen - who goes on a journey (with the help of a few friends and Sky gifts) to beg an ancient Indigenous sorcerer to lift a curse that has turned her heart to stone.
A story that will enchant and delight even the most jaded reader. Have an adventure and discover pure gold.
During WWII in Darwin, through the mysterious and mythical Australian top end comes the thrilling and magical tale of Molly Hook - a tough and precocious preteen - who goes on a journey (with the help of a few friends and Sky gifts) to beg an ancient Indigenous sorcerer to lift a curse that has turned her heart to stone.
A story that will enchant and delight even the most jaded reader. Have an adventure and discover pure gold.
