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Very much giving Brontë

SO convoluted

Personally, I think stories are better when given context. Otherwise, I have no reason to care about these characters or their relationships. There are no stakes because I’ve been given no information just sitcom banter.

There’s moments of good writing, particularly in Viola’s sections, but whenever it switches to Fox’s perspective, I am immediately removed from the story. The writing style switches drastically depending on the perspective and Fox’s section are juvenile. Way too YA for my tastes. I think sticking to Violas perspective would have helped the tone and narrative a lot more.

The prelude is so bad oh god what I have done to myself

Pride month selection

I hate you Wallace

Brom is masterful. His writing is not flowery or purple but it is so vivid. Even minor characters feel alive. Every word is chosen with purpose. Brilliant.

EDWARD NOOO

Edward is the sweetest. Neurodivergent representation in colonial times! I also love seeing arranged couples actually like each other.

um excuse me why is there smut in my gothic horror novel

Linton you are the WORST. We aren’t being coy about the abuse now it’s just on page. Hareton I NEED you to step up

Nelly Dean my beloved. Best character