A review by spinstah
The Briar Book of the Dead by A.G. Slatter

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

4.0

This starts off slowly with a ton of worldbuilding, almost at the expense of establishing the plot. Once it does get going it’s interesting, but it doesn’t get compelling until the last third. I ended up liking it but I did have to push through the first bit.