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A review by goody_reads
Bright Ruined Things by Samantha Cohoe
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This was touted as being reminiscent of The Great Gatsby and The Tempest. It was neither.
The author spent a lot of time building a beautiful world but not a lot of time with character development or relationships.
The basics are there but it ends up being about a bitter dim-witted girl who just wants magic. Magic magic magic. There’s not much detail about why or what makes magic cool but apparently a lot of the family members hate each other for a variety of named (or unnamed) reasons. Everyone is selfish and vapid.
Would not recommend.
The author spent a lot of time building a beautiful world but not a lot of time with character development or relationships.
The basics are there but it ends up being about a bitter dim-witted girl who just wants magic. Magic magic magic. There’s not much detail about why or what makes magic cool but apparently a lot of the family members hate each other for a variety of named (or unnamed) reasons. Everyone is selfish and vapid.
Would not recommend.