Austen's book has excellent character development. The characters are well flushed out you love and hat them. You learn their motivations and understand them by the end. Like many books written in this time it does seem unnecessarily long.

July 17, 2020

I so loved this book. I love the plot the world building and the characters. I teared up a few times in this book. I think it is an excellent political fantasy.

July 15, 2021

I read this for banned book week. I can see why this is considered a modern classic and I can see why it is cited so much in our culture. Honestly I had bad dreams while reading this book.
I feel I would classify this as dystopian horror. I'm glad I read it but I really never want to read it again.

September 29, 2020

I found this story very dark and heart breaking. I was very well written I just didn't enjoy the plot or storyline.

May 1, 2021

This is so similar to other books by Thomas Hardy but it is lighter more silly. I struggled with Fancy's Character I found her so frustrating. I'm still not sure I'm satisfied with the ending.

July 28, 2020

I didn't really enjoy this book, but I must admit it is well written and powerful.

January 4, 2020

Looking for a great Halloween book for children? I found this a great middle-grade journey exploring this history of Halloween in several cultures and time periods. It's a great read for kids in the FALL.

May 10, 2020

Overall, I enjoyed this book. The storyline and characters are really likeable.
It's definitely on the spicy side and not a great book for conservative or readers under 18.

July 27, 2023

Wow, I loved this book. It was a little long and seemed to drag in parts. The characters are really well developed and easy to connect with.

July 25, 2020

An interesting book. I liked the motifs it used they were poetic and fun. I found the plot a bit meandering and I got lost several times. I didn't really bond with any of the characters apart from Kat.

January 18, 2020

Wow, this was such an atmospheric read. The writing is so descriptive I can imagine all the characters and the castle clearly.
The Character and the setting is just... weird. These people are all eccentric and somehow facinating.

Overall it reminds me of a Tim Burton Movie.

December 6, 2021

The world-building and setting of this story are very interesting. It follows several different points of view. I struggled to connect or care about the characters. It seemed like nothing much happened outside the world-world building.

January 3, 2020

I got totally sucked into this complex world where death has been defeated. I enjoyed the characters and found connections with them. This is a well done story that begs the question how do you value life...?

August 24, 2020

I liked this one. It's not my usual style, but I was captivated. I liked the characters and plot... not so much the romance aspect.

December 30, 2020

Dark and Creative. I totally enjoyed it and finished it really quick.

December 12, 2019

I enjoyed this book more than the first in the series. What an interesting concept and adventure. A truly creative story.

May 24, 2020

Another complex and dramatic plot. Love the shadow hunter world. Gag at the “romance”

March 4, 2021

I'll admit this has some sad point, but over all this is my favorite Hardy novel so far.

October 8, 2020

This was a typical LDS read, but I enjoyed it, fast and fun book.

January 4, 2009

Provides a LDS perspective on death and morning. A good read for someone who's lost someone or if you have a few questions.

November 23, 2013

This was just the book I needed right now. This is about how a brave woman overcomes physical and emotional challenges.

March 12, 2013

Wow I learned so much from this book I hope to be able to use it to have better interactions with the people around me.

June 8, 2015

An uplifting, motivating book. It really brightened my day. I listened to it in an audiobook form on my way to work and loved it.

March 31, 2011

A Typical Eoin Colfer took. Fun with a lot of humor. There was never a dull moment in this book, but it is for a younger reader.

February 23, 2015

I need this book at this time. It helped guide me though a productive discussion with a coworker. I was able to address a sensitive issue and still remain friend.

July 10, 2019