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A csonthárfa dala by A.G. Slatter

shay_talksbooks's review against another edition

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dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? Yes

3.75

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Set in a fictional world, but it feels like Ireland in perhaps the 1800s? For many years the O'Malley's have prospered after a deal struck with the mer-folk, in exchange for a child of each generation. For a long time, this bargain hasn't been kept by the O'Malley's, but now Mirin's Grandmother is determined to reinstate it regardless of the cost.

This book was filled with magic and witches, mythical creatures of the seas and some rather dark family secrets. Mirin refuses to follow her Grandmother's wishes and flees to find her (long lost) mother, encountering many a creature and person along the way.

The whole story felt full of magic and mystery, and I particularly loved the inclusion of family stories and fairytales throughout. I loved Mirin's character and enjoyed following her find herself along the way, and find her power and strength too.
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molly2206's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

jody_diou's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

genevieve777_'s review against another edition

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3.5

Pretty good but read as if it was the first in a series which I don't believe it is.

lottie1803's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

blindingwithscience's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

martinenl's review against another edition

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mysterious sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

I was expecting much more of this book than it actually ended up to be. I don’t feel that the author evolved the story as much as it could. I felt a bit disappointed at the end.

noelkiser's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

ashlandstrange's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.75

ellie_062's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75