Sort of Shitty Reviews

An otuse twenty-something who decided to start screaming into the void about the books she reads in hopes that something answers back. Very new to this whole thing, so feel free to advice, ask and otherwise interact. DICLAIMER #1: not a native speaker, please, kindly ignore any blunders or unatural figures of speech. DISCLAIMER #2: don't be offended, my opinions may be just as profound as the blog title.

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Review #2

Capturing the Devil (Stalking Jack the Ripper, #4) by Kerri Maniscalco

Boy oh boy… What a complete mess.

I’d like to start by saying that I was in love with the first two books. It was peak entertainment just to my taste: intricate mystery, snappy action, beautiful writing, lovable characters and a little bit of spicy romance. Third book – a bit meh (that love triangle especially), but still enjoyable.

What the hell happened here? Finale, that was supposed to go out with the bang, did not deliver at all. Characters turned on their heads into caricatures of themselves, romance dominating the book entirely (don’t get me wrong, I love Thomas and Audrey Rose just as any other gal, but the amount of fan-service was over the top). Also plot? What plot? This time even the period details and apparent amount of research done on the topic did not shine through, the mystery that was going on was so secondary I earned to skip through it entirely and all the tension was solved in such a deus-ex-machina kind of way that did not make a slightest bit of sense. I can’t help but to feel sorry, for the wasted potential that these books had.

Picture: Some bloody symbolism for our lovely Audrey Rose

Song: Mako - Murder (Acoustic)

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Review #1

The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein by Kiersten White

First of all, I must confess, that I tried getting through the original material (to be educated and shit), but I couldn’t do it (dropped it halfway through). Mostly because the main character was such a complete ass. And so, the subversion of roles in this book was already a welcome change.

There is not a lot more I can say here. It is entertaining, it is a bit dark (not enough, in my opinion, amazing cover sets expectations unreasonably high), it is elegantly written. I especially enjoyed childhood flashbacks and the little insights into how a toxic co-dependable relationship forms. However, what I lacked most was substance to Elizabeth herself, I would have loved to see a protagonist which is defined by more than the interactions she has with other characters. I was slightly disappointed to not find a strong female lead I was promised.

Picture: Little something from my trip up north

Song: Thom Yorke - Suspirium

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booklr newbie tag

Hello, Depthless Void of Tumblr,

This is my first post and hopefully not the last. Been lurking for a while and finally decided to give it a go.

This seems like an acceptable place to start.

Why did you start this blog?

Mostly in hopes to find kindred souls, who do not think, that rambling about your favourite characters for hours on end is a sign of some strange disease. To keep tabs on my reading as well.

Why do you love reading?

It’s a socially acceptable way of procrastination.

What book series got you into reading?

Harry Potter, no surprises there. Honorable mentions: The Shamer Chronicles by Lene Kaaberbøl, Laura Series by Peter Freund.

What would you ask your favourite authors?

What was she smoking, when she wrote that. Also, where can I get some.

What challenges do you think will be hard to overcome when starting your blog?

Staying motivated and not disappearing in two weeks time.

When did you start reading?

Not quite sure, five-ish years old, maybe? I remember my first book well, however. It roughly translates to “A little crow, who was different“ by Edith Schreiber-Wicke, and I think of it as a foreshadowing.

Where do you read?

Curled in a possibly unhealthy position in my bed.

What kinds of books do you like?

Young Adult, Fantasy, Sci-Fi. Trying to branch out these days too.

This was sort of shitty introduction, I guess (he he). Nevertheless, looking forward to meeting you lot.