A+/A | A mesmerizing, rich foundational novel dedicated to worldbuilding an introducing the characters, Rin Chupeco’s The Bone Witch envelops you in Tea’s world, in Tea’s story, and in Tea herself. It lays the groundwork through the intricate worldbuilding and to the characters that live and thrive in the world. It is almost like a villain’s origin story — focused solely on establishing who Tea is, the world around her, the people around her, and the magic she wields. Despite there being no plot, this is moot when compared to just how masterfully Rin builds up this world and hooks you to it and its stories.
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A- | A lush, enthralling fantasy novel with world building to absolutely die for, compelling characters with distinctive voices and an intriguing plot with mysteries that leave you wanting more, The Never Tilting World refused to let me go until I finished the entire book. Rin Chupeco’s writing, story development, and worldbuilding get better and better with every book she writes.
Read moreBook Review: The Suffering (The Girl from the Well #2) by Rin Chupeco
A/A- | This book is solid. It maintains that Fatal Frame-esque feel that I love but also brings more meat (aka more scares) that I had been looking for from the first book.
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B+/B | Japanese ghosts and folklore? Fatal Frame-esque atmosphere? I’M SOLD SIGN ME UP.
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