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dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Okay so I'll read anything that Rebecca Roanhorse writes so I was super excited when this became available at my library.
This short story left a little to be desired to be honest. I really liked the concept, thay Celeste is trying to prove her sister's innocence by any means necessary- even if that means she destroys all of her other relationships in the process. I kind of saw the plot twist coming, it was predictable. Kind of reminded me of "My Sister the Serial Killer" book, in which the reader knows that Celeste's sister is not innocent. Like her sister isn't that likable of a character and Celeste is just a blind sibling willing to do whatever- even if that means destroying her relationship is with Abraxas- the demon lord she is in love with.
I read reviews saying that the author used this world as tool to talk/showcase the unfair and unjust treatment of BIPOC in the law system. I am not a member of thay community so I cannot say how well it represents that, but it is interesting to read this book going into it with that knowledge.
This short story left a little to be desired to be honest. I really liked the concept, thay Celeste is trying to prove her sister's innocence by any means necessary- even if that means she destroys all of her other relationships in the process. I kind of saw the plot twist coming, it was predictable. Kind of reminded me of "My Sister the Serial Killer" book, in which the reader knows that Celeste's sister is not innocent. Like her sister isn't that likable of a character and Celeste is just a blind sibling willing to do whatever- even if that means destroying her relationship is with Abraxas- the demon lord she is in love with.
I read reviews saying that the author used this world as tool to talk/showcase the unfair and unjust treatment of BIPOC in the law system. I am not a member of thay community so I cannot say how well it represents that, but it is interesting to read this book going into it with that knowledge.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Violence and Torture
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