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reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I liked this but it wasn't what I expected. I liked it because it definitely felt realistic in terms of what could happen. It's not outside of the realm of possibility that we transition to a world that looks like this.
It's different than I expected because I thought that this was going to be more of a dystopian and that the three of them would band together to take down this rich bitch CEO. The world building regarding The Inside was interesting imo, but the space ships weren't really elaborated on.
It wasn't a bad book but there's no plot? It's a lot of just narration and accounts of what's happening, which again not bad, but not that great either. It was easy to follow along to but I kept waiting for an overarching plot. I think it'd be a great limited series or movie I feel like it's everything Barbie movie was supposed to be regarding toxic femininity and reversal of sexism. It really shows human nature to perpetuate cycles and uphold systems of power and oppression. I think it'd be a great book for a book club or book discussion there's a lot to unpack here which I appreciated.
It's different than I expected because I thought that this was going to be more of a dystopian and that the three of them would band together to take down this rich bitch CEO. The world building regarding The Inside was interesting imo, but the space ships weren't really elaborated on.
It wasn't a bad book but there's no plot? It's a lot of just narration and accounts of what's happening, which again not bad, but not that great either. It was easy to follow along to but I kept waiting for an overarching plot. I think it'd be a great limited series or movie I feel like it's everything Barbie movie was supposed to be regarding toxic femininity and reversal of sexism. It really shows human nature to perpetuate cycles and uphold systems of power and oppression. I think it'd be a great book for a book club or book discussion there's a lot to unpack here which I appreciated.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism
Minor: Drug use, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Transphobia, Vomit, Colonisation
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I'm a big sci-fi lover, and this is a solid entry, though it never quite reaches the heights of my all-time favorites.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use
Moderate: Death of parent
challenging
hopeful
tense
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Classism
Moderate: Transphobia
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Ok. I really enjoyed this book, BUT I think it will disappoint a lot of readers.
It’s simple and on-the-nose (buzzwords included), has flat characters with a tidy plot, and you have to suspend some disbelief. If you’re looking for a nuanced, in-depth critique on climate, gender, capitalism, and white feminism — you’ll be disappointed.
BUT sometimes you need just want to turn off your brain and jump in and this did that for me. There are some really interesting and fucked up elements in this dystopian world that kept me engaged and the cartoonishly evil billionaire was a good laugh.
I’d encourage readers to go in blind, but the villain reads like a bossbabe trying to build a paradise created by J.K. Rowling and a beige mom .
NOTE: while there’s lots of queer rep, one of the blurbs on the book says it’s found family but I don’t think this will scratch your found family itch.
NOTE: while there’s lots of queer rep, one of the blurbs on the book says it’s found family but I don’t think this will scratch your found family itch.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Drug use, Transphobia, Vomit, Kidnapping, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Classism
Minor: Ableism, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexual content, Death of parent, Alcohol
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Mental illness, Sexism, Sexual content, Medical content, Grief, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Classism
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Dysphoria
Minor: Addiction, Biphobia, Cancer, Child death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Infertility, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Violence, Blood, Lesbophobia, Alcohol, War, Injury/Injury detail, Pandemic/Epidemic
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Confinement, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Classism
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Queer climate fiction is kinda my jam, though???
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Transphobia, Grief
Moderate: Death, Drug abuse, Pregnancy
Minor: Drug use, Sexism, Sexual violence
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Death
Minor: Confinement, Drug use, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual violence, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Pregnancy, Classism
challenging
dark
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Suicide
Moderate: Addiction, Death, Transphobia, Abandonment, Pandemic/Epidemic
Minor: Drug use
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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
Gabrielle Korn’s debut novel Yours For The Taking is a story of survival , humanity and climate change. It is a beautiful story that kept me engaged until the very end. The writing was seamless. The main characters are well fleshed out. I enjoyed reached the third person narrative of characters who are unlike me. There is a character named Shelby who is trans, Olympia who is non binary, Ava and Orchid are lesbians. One of the ew cis characters is Jaqueline but she grew up with a silver spoon in her mouth. She’s a wealthy heiress and a businesswoman but so out of touch with regular everyday people. Two other characters who are not defined by any gender roles or norms which is also pretty cool.
The concept of having a chance of survival by living within the confines of a climate controlled energy efficient building is intriguing at first. Once the truth is revealed that utopia becomes frightening and unnerving. Jaqueline’s true plan for this community along with the other communities constructed in different parts of the world is sinister. Yet, I cannot be surprised that a woman like her would want to play God in some shape or form. Ava’s story shifts in a woman that becomes organic and relatable despite the circumstance.
My only issue with the story is the concept of a woman not wanting to have a child only to have one and she suddenly changes. She becomes a mom which plays into the notion of women not knowing what they want. However, I think the inclusion of that concept was needed as well. Along with the idea of a community that is not structured around patriarchy. A generation of people born free of that concept as actually pretty cool to read about.
I am rating the book five out of five. The idea of the story starting at the beginning of the end of the world is something I’ve never experienced before. I’m looking forward to reading the next story that author Gabrielle Korn creates in the near future.
The concept of having a chance of survival by living within the confines of a climate controlled energy efficient building is intriguing at first. Once the truth is revealed that utopia becomes frightening and unnerving. Jaqueline’s true plan for this community along with the other communities constructed in different parts of the world is sinister. Yet, I cannot be surprised that a woman like her would want to play God in some shape or form. Ava’s story shifts in a woman that becomes organic and relatable despite the circumstance.
My only issue with the story is the concept of a woman not wanting to have a child only to have one and she suddenly changes. She becomes a mom which plays into the notion of women not knowing what they want. However, I think the inclusion of that concept was needed as well. Along with the idea of a community that is not structured around patriarchy. A generation of people born free of that concept as actually pretty cool to read about.
I am rating the book five out of five. The idea of the story starting at the beginning of the end of the world is something I’ve never experienced before. I’m looking forward to reading the next story that author Gabrielle Korn creates in the near future.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism
Minor: Drug use