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A review by kriss_knows_all
The Luminaries by Susan Dennard
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Sighhhhhh
I had such high hopes for this. The concept is so interesting and the idea of fighting nightmares? I'm in.
However - There was *so much* crammed into less than 300 pages: trials, mysteries, a potential (and probable) romance , family redemption, acceptance, and just understanding the backstory of this world. This book alone should have been longer with more in it. The trials were quick and also lackluster. The adults in this book are annoying. The mystery of the whisperer is cool in theory but we needed more. And the mystery of her dad and "I was framed" almost feels unnecessary? Or could have used more pages.
I think what also bothers me is as far as I know, this wasn't presented as a series, but I could be wrong. Regardless if it was or not, the next book was announced TWO MONTHS after this one. So, you know Winnie is fine.
My favorite part of this entire book are the clans. I liked learning each one's meaning, sigil, and motto. I would have loved a book on just that.
I had such high hopes for this. The concept is so interesting and the idea of fighting nightmares? I'm in.
However - There was *so much* crammed into less than 300 pages: trials, mysteries, a
I think what also bothers me is as far as I know, this wasn't presented as a series, but I could be wrong. Regardless if it was or not, the next book was announced TWO MONTHS after this one. So, you know Winnie is fine.
My favorite part of this entire book are the clans. I liked learning each one's meaning, sigil, and motto. I would have loved a book on just that.