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kgeogheghan's review
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
This is a retelling of The Children of Lir, from the point of view of their stepmother, Aífe. I didn't know the story to begin with, and overall enjoyed this Irish fairytale. I read the first 40% very quickly and easily, but felt that the second half was a little too slow and dragged in places. I enjoyed that each chapter was introduced with the classic version of the tale, followed by the story from the view of Aífe - looking how events can be twisted to suit those telling the tale.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC of this book, in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC of this book, in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Grief, and Torture
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