Reviews

Otherworldly by F.T. Lukens

dragonsmaidan's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional inspiring mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

girlreading's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Sweet, magical and delightfully cosy. 

Despite its frozen small town setting, this book was undeniably warm. F.T. Lukens has quickly become a new go-to author for whenever I'm looking for a hug in a book and I can't wait to continue reading their backlist.

andieboba's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

bentersbookshelf's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

glfowler's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

bquinox's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

theangrystackrat's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

This was a cute queer love story that tackles choices, family, and responsibility. It was well paced and easy to listen to. While it's not my favorite F.T. Lukens book it's a solid love story with just a bit of magic. 

annielovesstories's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

the_vegan_bookworm's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

As always, F. T. Lukens writes the most delightful, adorable, sweet LGBTQIA+ YA books. This story feels unique from their other novels, while still holding to the attributes I love most in their work.

I think that the romance wasn't particularly strong in this book and wouldn't particularly recommend it if your primary goal is a romance. But if you are instead looking for cute queernorm relationship dynamics, found family of all sorts and a really fun world build, this is the book for you. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Death, and Violence

oceanisbetterthenu's review against another edition

slow-paced

3.5