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meganlee3001's review against another edition
4.0
If you like the Handmaid's Tale or Vox, this is the book for you. In fact, if you're a fan of dystopia in general, this is your book.
I loved the premise of this book, worldwide infertility leading to an almost "big brother" style of monitoring parents? Sounds interesting to me!
I think the author followed through with the plot so well, I loved the family dynamics. I felt the effects of the monitoring system was showcased really well especially with Evie.
I loved the characters, who each in their own way had something to offer the story.
I think the book was well paced and my only criticism would be that it was almost too well paced, the reveal at the end seemed to come along in it's own time and I didn't have that "edge of my seat" feeling.
In saying that, I still really enjoyed this. I looked forward to picking it up and I would love to read more stories from the characters set in this world.
4.5 stars for me!
This book is out now!
Thanks to Titan Books, Polly Yo-Hen and NetGalley for an eArc of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I loved the premise of this book, worldwide infertility leading to an almost "big brother" style of monitoring parents? Sounds interesting to me!
I think the author followed through with the plot so well, I loved the family dynamics. I felt the effects of the monitoring system was showcased really well especially with Evie.
I loved the characters, who each in their own way had something to offer the story.
I think the book was well paced and my only criticism would be that it was almost too well paced, the reveal at the end seemed to come along in it's own time and I didn't have that "edge of my seat" feeling.
In saying that, I still really enjoyed this. I looked forward to picking it up and I would love to read more stories from the characters set in this world.
4.5 stars for me!
This book is out now!
Thanks to Titan Books, Polly Yo-Hen and NetGalley for an eArc of this book in exchange for an honest review.
brebee2010's review against another edition
4.0
Got this as a “blind date” book from Barnes and Noble. It didn’t disappoint, but it definitely isn’t a book I’d want to read while pregnant or shortly after having a baby. I really connected with Evie and her struggles with motherhood and caring for her child.
creepycrawlybookworm's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.25
andthentherewerenone's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
laura_179322's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
hotbiscuits's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
ogatka's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
manderley's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
amaranth_wytch's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Alcohol, Classism, Infertility, Grief, and Vomit
Moderate: Suicide
strangecandy's review against another edition
4.0
Dark Lullaby by Polly Ho-Yen is a bleak look at a future where women can no longer have children naturally. They have to go through a process called induction in which they have to take a regimen of drugs to help their bodies be able to sustain a pregnancy. For women who decide not to have children, well they are considered "outs" having opted out of this process. Women and their partners who decide to go through the process are paid more, have better housing and obviously valued more.
But once you have a baby, the "governments" involvement doesn't end there. Enforcers, people who watch you raise your child and give you IPS (infractions) for doing anything they consider wrong. After so many IPS they take your baby.
This story is about two sisters, one who wants and has a child and the other who is an "out". The story is told back and forth between the present "Now" and the past "Then". Its a very dark look at the choices women make and the lengths that they will go to keep their children.
I really enjoyed the book, it definitely had Handmaid's Tale (by Margaret Atwood) vibe about it as well as Vox by Christina Dalcher.
But once you have a baby, the "governments" involvement doesn't end there. Enforcers, people who watch you raise your child and give you IPS (infractions) for doing anything they consider wrong. After so many IPS they take your baby.
This story is about two sisters, one who wants and has a child and the other who is an "out". The story is told back and forth between the present "Now" and the past "Then". Its a very dark look at the choices women make and the lengths that they will go to keep their children.
I really enjoyed the book, it definitely had Handmaid's Tale (by Margaret Atwood) vibe about it as well as Vox by Christina Dalcher.