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A review by kerryiscurrentlyreading
Penny Angel: And the Black Diamond by Sherry Briscoe
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
What did I just read? A overly detailed synopsis? Or is the ARC actually missing full chapters? This feels like I am coming in at Season 14 of Criminal Minds. Sure, you can get some enjoyment of the weekly cases....but without the full backstory, you spend the whole season feeling like you're just not in on the joke.
The premise and story are not terrible but the pacing is almost frenetic, Penny's journey of "discovery" conversations with Belle are wooden and awkward. We are expected to believe this woman raised her and is who she goes to for advice but its just not believable. Ruby and Danaes story feels like it started 3 books ago. The Ivy character is the most ridiculous "henchman".
If fact, the most believable character is Sabine, until the end and then that goes to pieces too.
This book needs a really good developmental edit, about 6 more chapters and new Beta readers.
Not for me
The premise and story are not terrible but the pacing is almost frenetic, Penny's journey of "discovery" conversations with Belle are wooden and awkward. We are expected to believe this woman raised her and is who she goes to for advice but its just not believable. Ruby and Danaes story feels like it started 3 books ago. The Ivy character is the most ridiculous "henchman".
If fact, the most believable character is Sabine, until the end and then that goes to pieces too.
This book needs a really good developmental edit, about 6 more chapters and new Beta readers.
Not for me