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Jess
This was the perfect airplane read - gripping, tightly plotted, wonderfully flawed & morally conflicted characters, well-paced, and atmospheric. Did I mention tightly plotted? I was enjoying the first section but not particularly wowed, when I realized the second section involved a change of viewpoint and I was all "I'm sold!" The stifling Victorian setting made for an odd beach read (once I got off the plane and reached the beach) but it kept me hooked. Highly recommended if you like fat Victor ...more
Grace
Dec 14, 2023 rated it liked it
Shelves: lgbt
4 stars for the first third but down to 3 stars by the last third :-(

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- This book is described as having lots of plots twists. I went into it knowing next to nothing and don't generally think of myself as being particularly good at seeing the plot twists coming. However, I definitely predicted most of it. I do not actually think this a bad thing as I dislike twists that come out of nowhere. I don't want to feel like it's only a "twist" becaus
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Rachel
A few too many tricks towards the end, but a good read.
Laurie
Nov 11, 2008 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: 2010
Looooved this book. So twisty! Such drama! Great characters. Really awesome, gripping read. It had one slow spot about 3/4 of the way through, but really a great book.
Leslie
Jan 22, 2021 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
A classic, to be sure. Gothic, yet modern. I won’t soon forget the unique characters in this twisting story.
Tressa
Jun 22, 2009 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: general-fiction
Brandie
Aug 25, 2009 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: genfic
Leslie
May 23, 2010 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Lorena
Sep 04, 2012 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
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Casey
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Betsy
Apr 09, 2014 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
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Celeste
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Destiny
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Jul 06, 2016 marked it as to-read
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Dina
Mar 21, 2023 rated it liked it  ·  review of another edition
Kristen
Apr 22, 2017 marked it as to-read
Chrissy
Oct 31, 2022 marked it as to-read
Shelves: extra-long
Lola
Jan 06, 2025 rated it really liked it