A review by clairefrances_8
Phantasma by Kaylie Smith

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense medium-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? Yes

4.75

As someone who’s struggled with OCD since childhood, this coming of age of a young 20 something necromancer plagued by “Shadow Voice” felt like the first time I got to read a genuine understanding of OCD. I came for the plot (give me a missing sibling and a game of wits any damn day) but fell in love with assurance Ophelia finds for herself. 

Didn’t give the full 5 because it felt too quickly resolved at the end. Recommending to everyone. Excited for what comes next.
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