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A review by s_holdthebus
Lady Macbeth by Ava Reid
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I absolutely love anything Ava writes, and I did overall enjoy this one but I did have some gripes!
Things I liked:
• Ava’s descriptions of atmosphere! They’re so haunting and beautiful.
• I love the metaphors and similes used throughout.
Things I didn’t like:
• The way Scotsmen are portrayed. They are described as brutish, with singular goals and motives, who treat women with disrespect. I think we could’ve had more men go against this stereotype or have a more nuanced conversation about the men in this book. It would’ve been nice for Roscille to have a male friend who wasn’t considered a brute or the love interest.
• I think Roscille could’ve been written with a bit more depth. I think she has the foundation for a great character but we didn’t know a lot about her growing up and we just see her constantly trying to outwit. I get that she is in danger the whole time and in a new land with strangers, but something other then outwit outwit outwit would’ve been cool to see!
• I want to know more about the witches!! They seemed so cool I wish they played a bigger part/role.
• More female friendships! I really think there’s so much power in female friendships that isn’t written enough about in Ava’s books. The FMC seems always alone until the MMC intervenes and I’d like to see some more foundational friendships in place!
Overall, I did enjoy this book and will read anything Ava writes!
Things I liked:
• Ava’s descriptions of atmosphere! They’re so haunting and beautiful.
• I love the metaphors and similes used throughout.
Things I didn’t like:
• The way Scotsmen are portrayed. They are described as brutish, with singular goals and motives, who treat women with disrespect. I think we could’ve had more men go against this stereotype or have a more nuanced conversation about the men in this book. It would’ve been nice for Roscille to have a male friend who wasn’t considered a brute or the love interest.
• I think Roscille could’ve been written with a bit more depth. I think she has the foundation for a great character but we didn’t know a lot about her growing up and we just see her constantly trying to outwit. I get that she is in danger the whole time and in a new land with strangers, but something other then outwit outwit outwit would’ve been cool to see!
• I want to know more about the witches!! They seemed so cool I wish they played a bigger part/role.
• More female friendships! I really think there’s so much power in female friendships that isn’t written enough about in Ava’s books. The FMC seems always alone until the MMC intervenes and I’d like to see some more foundational friendships in place!
Overall, I did enjoy this book and will read anything Ava writes!