2.5 A lot of the reads I’ve had the highest hopes for have let me down, and unfortunately, this was one of them. This is yet another case of an amazing synopsis that doesn’t live up to the delivery or content of the book. I was so ready to dive into an adventurous, charismatic tale full of treasure hunts, suspense, and thrills, but this book gave me little to none of those things.

The major characters didn’t grab my attention, and ironically, the most intriguing and well-developed characters were the ones who were already dead. I went into this expecting an exhilarating, fast-paced adventure, but nothing about the story ever felt truly adventurous or fulfilling. Instead, it leaned heavily toward being a cozy read, which is the exact opposite of what I was looking for.

If you're after something light and cozy, this might work for you. But if, like me, you're looking for something with edge and excitement, this book doesn’t deliver.