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Gothic, compelling, this is the sort of YA fiction that is entirely accessible to older readers. In fact, I’d suggest it’s not suitable for the youngest YA readers as the plot revolves around the sex life of the central character. It’s a thing I keep running into – in erotica, authors do not dare hav Leggi tutto

I would have enjoyed this book even more if there had been illustrations to go with the gallery descriptions.

This book oozed intoxicating and prevalent teenage angst. It was atmospheric and described an evocative coming of age. I felt consumed in the dark moodiness of Richard’s character. It rippled off the pages and compelled me to read on. I loved the layout of the story and felt the completion was well Leggi tutto

I really like Celia Rees books however this one felt like nothing really happened in the whole thing or even more like nothing was ever fully explained why it had happened. I really didn't like Richard too much in it as he just seemed a little bit like he had never lived in the real world at all and Leggi tutto

Beautifully written and intriguing premise ultimately let down by an unsatisfying ending and a plethora of unnecessary characters. I’ve enjoyed the work of Celia Rees in the past so had high hopes for this book. However, the ending of this book was just too weak and did not meet the promise of earli Leggi tutto

Piacevole e intrigante, questa storia tra il fantastico e il tragico, che racconta l'iniziazione all'amore e all vita adulta di un ragazzo nella fine degli anni '70, rivista attraverso i dipinti di una mostra. Lo stile è accattivante, quasi visivo, porta alla mente immagini e sensazioni in modo vivi Leggi tutto

Pretty weird stuff (not a bad thing) but loved Celia Rees and want to read more by her. Love witchcraft and strange people so this was a good pick for me.

Not as good as I remember it being but still really poignant.