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challenging dark emotional slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

I’m a sucker for Multiple POV books and I feel like this had a lot of potential but missed the mark. I think there was slightly too many characters for the overall plot, but I also think this could have worked as an anthology where each story ties into the main event. I will say that the descriptive elements were very on point so I definitely want to give this author another try.
adventurous dark fast-paced

Kind of missing a lot of backstory, but otherwise I had a fun time reading this.
challenging funny hopeful reflective fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Equal parts immersive, thought provoking, and infuriating. Wonderfully written! Can't wait to read more from this author!
challenging emotional reflective sad slow-paced

My main thoughts while listening to this:
1. Men are terrible
2. This country (USA) is terrible
3. This would make a great movie
hopeful informative inspiring medium-paced

Definitely a must-read for fans of The Creature From The Black Lagoon or horror fans in general. Also super informative regarding women in the film industry without being heavily focused on those who are actors.
adventurous mysterious slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

I think if Roman was completely erased (or at least severely reduced) and replaced with the high stakes mystery that made this book end on a cliffhanger then I would be giving this a higher rating. I loved the first book, and I'm really hoping that a conclusion is coming soon because my God I need to know how everything is going to end.
adventurous dark fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Tbh waaaaaaaay better than I was expecting this to be. The plot was very cinematic and exciting the entire time. The only thing I wish there was more of was the witch hunters. Maybe a spin off series or an adaptation?
emotional reflective sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: N/A
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A

I really wish this was a full-length work because the storytelling was great, but too short.
dark mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Slightly predictable, but very well paced and a well-contained story without any questions. Can definitely see why this got turned into a movie and looking forward to watching it in the future.
reflective fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Slightly too many characters to keep track of for a short story, but overall enjoyed the premise and looking forward to checking out more from this author.