Source
@LucyAnnWrites
Notes
Bonus for visuals
Rating
5/5 wanted popcorn
Trigger Warnings
death
orphaned
emotional negatives
Summary
Cerise, a 12 year old girl in 1895 London, is afraid of going out, but must face her fears after the passing of Mr. Verns, her guardian and uncle.
Recommended If
You like historical fiction
You enjoy emotions
Not Recommended If
Themes trigger you (see list)
You dislike historical fiction
Title
I would've gone with a shorter one like "Afraid" to add mystique but this matches the book as well!
Blurb
Sets the scene well, up front about plot but still leaves questions. I like it.
Grammar and Vocabulary
10/10, clear with uncommon things as appropriate to setting, for example oil lamps.
Writing Style and Pacing
A style with much emotion and a varied pace as appropriate to the mood.
Characters and Plot Development
Cerise's emotions have a humanity to them, and her anxiousness and fear was portrayed well. The characters were of interest and the plot was well stitched if a little sudden at times.
Overall Opinion
A great piece with much care to detail.
Likes
Emotional displays
Dislikes
The doctor felt a little off when first pushing Cerise to talk, which may or may not be a good thing depending on your intent. I would like to see more historical details. You can show these by describing a room, garments, food, or having newspaper headlines pop up of actual events.
This Reminded Me Of
Nothing I've ever read before in the best way possible. Congratulations, you've singlehandedly interested me in historical fiction.
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Reviews
RandomOpen! My reviews on pretty much anything. Want feedback on your book? Ask and I shall review if it isn't mature. Be kind. All credit goes to makers for the titles and materials, I just write the reviews. Just personal opinions.
