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A review by blewballoon
Evocation by S.T. Gibson
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This is a book for character driven readers. Yes, there's supernatural stuff going on, a secret occult society, witches, mediums, demons, and there's allegedly a plot about dealing with a demon potentially collecting someone's soul, but that's all just set dressing and background aesthetic for the tangled knot of emotions and conflict between the main three characters. Fortunately for me, I did get quickly invested in the characters and their relationships and that was plenty to keep me interested. That being said, the pacing was a bit inconsistent and some of the more interesting stuff happens off page. I also feel like the characters went around in circles and didn't realize the obvious, but that fit the situation, so it wasn't too frustrating. Overall I enjoyed the spooky stuff, the tension, and the writing style.
Moderate: Alcoholism, Sexual content, and Alcohol
Minor: Child abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, and Sexism