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tinyelfarcanist's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-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
4.0
Rubem is running away from people who invaded his home in search of energy-producing parasites. But everyone he meets is more interested in taking advantage of the parasite attached to him than his well-being.
Maraheem is an underwater steampunk city populated by freckled ginger selkies. The class disparity is evident, and Rubem readily empathizes with the lower city's hardships. He finds an unlikely ally in Tavish, who uses his wealth to help the underprivileged.
Bryn built a queernormative and diverse world. Rubem is dark-skinned and gay, never fitting in any place and silencing his grief with alcohol. Tavish is an altruistic selkie princeling who happens to be plump, blind, and trans. From the moment they meet, their interactions are filled with bangxiety.
The alliance between these two men from different standings while fighting for their lives drives them to question the future they want.
An environmentalist tale of loneliness, connection, and love. Get it if you are looking for mental health and queer representation. There's a beautiful poem at the beginning of each chapter.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal death, Death, Gore, Mental illness, Blood, Murder, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Body horror, Gun violence, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual content, Violence, Medical content, Grief, and Colonisation
Minor: Bullying, Torture, and Death of parent
angelbirbs's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
queenpebbles's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal death, Death, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Gun violence and Death of parent
Minor: Bullying and Racism
perfektionaise's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
reflective
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? No
3.75
bibliovino's review against another edition
5.0
My heart!
This amazing piece of literature offers so much! I fought a bit through the beginning to come to some kind of understanding of the world it was painting for me, but once I accepted the strangeness of it, I was able to relax into the genius. Half sci-fi, half fantasy, all romance, and parts revolution, this book sings with compassion and discovery. A trans anthem, a queer ballad, a human triumph and a tribute to love and acceptance. This story will wend its way into your soul!
Thank you to Nerdy Book Tours and the author for my free copy. These opinions are my own.
This amazing piece of literature offers so much! I fought a bit through the beginning to come to some kind of understanding of the world it was painting for me, but once I accepted the strangeness of it, I was able to relax into the genius. Half sci-fi, half fantasy, all romance, and parts revolution, this book sings with compassion and discovery. A trans anthem, a queer ballad, a human triumph and a tribute to love and acceptance. This story will wend its way into your soul!
Thank you to Nerdy Book Tours and the author for my free copy. These opinions are my own.
dusksolace's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal death, Body horror, Death, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
jshawreads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
foreverinastory's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
4.5
bookishescapades's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? Yes
5.0
mothandnessieread's review against another edition
5.0
As an existing fan of Bryn’s writing, I was excited to get to read Odder Still and was still pleasantly surprised by how much I loved this book! Everything from the wonderful main characters to the fast-paced plot combined to earn this book a spot on my favorites shelf.
Between the characters and the plot itself, I definitely have to say that the main characters, Rubem and Tavish, were my favorite parts of this story. They were both so unique and well-written and, after seeing what they went through during this story, I can only hope they get the happy ending they deserve. The quick pace of the plot, with its combination of political intrigue and constantly developing understanding of the creatures that fuel their entire society, was fascinating. Once I picked this book up, it was near impossible to put it down until the very end.
I absolutely loved this book and I can’t wait for book two in this series to come out and bring me back to these beloved characters!