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Nothing is what it seems and there's always more than one side to the story as a group of strangers trapped in an inn slowly reveal their secrets... The rain hasn't stopped for a week, and the twelve guests of the Blue Vein Tavern are trapped by flooded roads and the rising Skidwrack River. Among them are a ship’s captain, tattooed twins, a musician, and a young girl traveling on her own. To pass the time, they begin to tell stories—each a different type of folklore—that eventually reveal more about their own secrets than they intended. As the rain continues to pour down—an uncanny, unnatural amount of rain—the guests begin to realize that the entire city is in danger, and not just from the flood. But they have only their stories, and one another, to save them. Will it be enough?
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The Raconteur's Commonplace Book
Overall Rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ (4/5) or 8.14/10 overall
Characters - 8
Incredibly interesting characters from various backgrounds and professions
Atmosphere - 9
I was able to visualize the different settings of the mini-stories and the main story overall. The details were enough to flesh out the worlds of the stories but not overbearing. :)
Writing - 8
Vibrant and interesting
Plot - 8
A incredible blending of the stories within the story to bring details to light about the characters in the main story
Intrigue - 9
Kept me on my toes and wondering where the main story was heading the whole time
Logic - 7
Mystifying but a little unrealistic, though I suppose that might be the point
Enjoyment - 8
An amazing book, a bit hard to follow at points but enjoyable nonetheless. :)