Review of The Satin Moth

[Bertha Jackson]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Satin Moth" by Jennie Dodd.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Maddie, the daughter of the 10th Lord of Eastlyn, Robert Montague, lives a sheltered life with her overly protective father and Aunt Frances in Eastlyn Castle. Her happiest times are when her twin cousins, Rowan and Clarissa, come to visit. The cousins bonded together because they were all motherless. After their mothers’ deaths, their fathers refused to remarry and subject any woman to the same fate as their wives. As Maddie approaches her 13th birthday, she and Rowan begin to understand that Eastlyn Castle and the Montague family have been cursed for 300 years, and it is up to Maddie to save them all. What is the curse against the Montague family? Will Maddie be successful in ending the curse? Read The Satin Moth by Jennie Dodd to find out.

Jennie Dodd did a fantastic job writing this novel. The demographic and character developments were fully developed. I could easily visualize the African village, the slave ship, and the castle. Each character had a specific role in the story. I enjoyed the detailed instructions on mounting and displaying moths and butterflies. There is a poem about grief that is beautiful and relatable to the feelings that I had when I faced the deaths of loved ones. I could also easily relate to Bubble’s and Squeak’s muddy paws not being a good combination with the castle’s polished floors.

The voodoo, the inhumane treatment of slaves, and the overall human suffering aspects of this book were disturbing to read because they were realistically written, and I could vividly visualize them. However, I consider this a positive aspect of the author’s writing skills, not a negative aspect.

With only one minor error, this well-written book deserves nothing less than 5 out of 5 stars. The smooth-flowing plot, the mystery behind the 300-year-old curse, and the suspense in the storyline all made this book enjoyable. I considered nothing in this book a negative aspect or a reason to reduce my rating.

Mature readers who enjoy reading about voodoo, ghosts, and human suffering are most suited for this book. I will caution sensitive readers that there is some gory content surrounding slavery and voodoo. Also, there is some non-borderline profanity that some readers may find offensive. Although many of the characters believed in God and prayed, and there is other religious content, there is also Voodoo religion, atheism, and beliefs in other gods mentioned, which makes it suitable for all. No religious or non-religious belief is preached to the readers.

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[Williams Jaden]

The Satin Moth by Jennie Dodd follows Maddie, daughter of the 10th Lord of Eastlyn, as she discovers that her family has been cursed for 300 years. With the help of her cousins, Maddie must uncover the curse’s mystery and find a way to break it before it's too late.

[Naimah Agboluaje]

Well, y'all, after readin' this here review, it looks like "The Satin Moth" by Jennie Dodd is a darn good read! The reviewer says that the book is well-written and the characters are fully developed, and I reckon that's mighty important in a story like this. It seems like it's got a bit of everything - mystery, suspense, and even some voodoo. But fair warning to y'all sensitive folks, there's some gory content and a touch of profanity. Overall, the review gives it a solid 5 out of 5 stars, which is impressive. So if you're lookin' for a book with a touch of the supernatural and plenty of suspense, I reckon "The Satin Moth" might just be the one for ya! Intriguing mystery, kept me guessing until the end.

[Joe Alex 2]

The premise of this story about a cursed family and a young girl’s mission to break the curse is intriguing, especially with the mysterious elements surrounding voodoo, slavery, and human suffering. The author’s skill in creating vivid settings and well-developed characters sounds impressive, though the dark and disturbing themes may be challenging for some readers. Despite this, the detailed writing and the suspenseful plot make me interested in reading the book to see how Maddie’s journey unfolds. I would likely read it, given the rich narrative and suspenseful mystery.