A review by shereadytoread
Long Lost by Jacqueline West

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

3.5

This was a fun little mystery/fantasy with a horror spin later in the story. However, the ending really missed for me. It fell into some really toxic family relationship dynamics and presented them in a way that made it seem that the victim is responsible for repairing. I think they were trying to draw a parallel to the MC's family dynamics but it didn't land. Overall I still think it's a really interesting plot and a good story. The twist worked well. The moving book was definitely a good plot device.