pickNever really been that into the Dark Academia sub-genre - the oh-so-familiar tropes (locations, characters & plots) put me off a little. But this one was actually a lot of fun - decent characters and intriguing plot. We had body swapping, demons, sundered souls, evil school masters & mistresses, an ancient pig, and even a resurrected goddess. So despite a slightly stodgy middle, post set-up/pre dramatic ending, I was thoroughly entertained!
Starting this one tonight. Description sounds like a million other things & reviews are mixed, but I will give it a go.
panI really liked the beginning of this book. The atmosphere was great, and the story was going well. Then it got really boring in the middle... Then the whole magical part got introduced very quickly, I wish there was more time spent on that in the middle. There was just more and more and more until it completely went off the rails, and by the end, I just didn't feel satisfied and didn't connect with the characters like I wanted to. 2/5
pickI feel like someone should write a paper about the creation, idealization, and destruction of simple binaries and how that relates to magic in this book and English Language fantasy. There‘s a lot going on there even if the bare bones of the story are YA wish fulfillment. Also, I desperately want to know why the protagonist is from Florida, while the magic school is in Scotland, and the author is Australian.
“But I smile and sit and eat dinner with them, because almost belonging is better than being alone”.
I should not be allowed near books in shops, but here we are. Seeing as using the library has saved me over $800 since January first I think it‘s ok to buy myself one book, surely. Now where am I going to put it?
pickI really enjoyed Unhallowed Halls. It was a mix of dark academia and cosmic horror. Themes of friendship and trust were explored. It did get a little confusing toward the end, but was still a satisfying read. 4.5 stars
so-soA teen girl called Page receives a scholarship to an exclusive boarding school set in remote Scotland. The school is built on secrets and has secret societies.
Page has always been an outcast and has been involved in several magical yet deadly incidents. Wanting a new start Page throws herself into school life. She even befriends a popular group of students. Soon Page learns that everything is not what it seems at the school.
Well into my RSO reading for March 2025. 3 down from this pile, the tagged book to go. More still on my iPad. But I love it! Especially now on school summer break. More time to read! #proofcopies #loveozya #summerreads
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