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randalena's review
4.0
I enjoyed this take on a dystopian setting. I wish there had been more discussion between Zale & Soren on page. There was a lot of world building that was valuable and enjoyable. The story wasn’t bogged down by that. I just want more of them interacting to really embrace their relationship. Right now I hear that Zale is moving mountains to keep Soren, but they aren’t discussing what that means with each other.
I am looking forward to the next book in this series and I really hope with get a Soren & Zale in Suprema update!
I am looking forward to the next book in this series and I really hope with get a Soren & Zale in Suprema update!
viviannehunt's review
5.0
Omg, okay, where do I start?
This was the very first book I read by this author and I was HOOKED. So much so, from that moment on, I had to read every single book by them.
About this book specifically, I loved the main character and the love interest, where you can find plenty of non-binary and asexual goodness, I loved the relationship and how it progressed - slowly and sweetly.
I mostly loved the immersive way the story hooked me from the first sentence to the last. I couldn't put it down! I think it was mostly because of the interesting dystopian world that was described and how unique it was and generally, I just wanted to know how they'd survive and stay together.
There were tons of sweet moments and angsty moments, and I was there for all of it.
Favorite author, one of my favorite books, 5 star read. :)
This was the very first book I read by this author and I was HOOKED. So much so, from that moment on, I had to read every single book by them.
About this book specifically, I loved the main character and the love interest, where you can find plenty of non-binary and asexual goodness, I loved the relationship and how it progressed - slowly and sweetly.
I mostly loved the immersive way the story hooked me from the first sentence to the last. I couldn't put it down! I think it was mostly because of the interesting dystopian world that was described and how unique it was and generally, I just wanted to know how they'd survive and stay together.
There were tons of sweet moments and angsty moments, and I was there for all of it.
Favorite author, one of my favorite books, 5 star read. :)
wilco499's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
natanacreativepineapple's review
adventurous
reflective
sad
slow-paced
4.0
I found this novella on Twitter and it’s adorable. I definitely feel 1984 vibes as inspiration but the story is original and the world is well thought out.
There are so many things from our present life that get lost in the future, in this world. People become numbers, and all resources are portioned.
Soren is naive, though a fast learner. There is little left for the bottom people in this hierarchy. Soren is inquisitive and kind, and my kind of person for emphasizing dresses with pockets haha. The character growth, to see Soren’s eyes open up to opportunities and knowledge just as his life progresses, I loved it.
Zale is matter of fact and vague, sometimes it felt like trying to read his mind, that is just the character. He even admits that he doesn’t do great at expressing what he really wants.
There is a content warning listed above - Soren is 17 at the beginning of the story. I did not get the Icks or anything with the writing, it kept everything far away from crossing the line into ahhhh, at least for me. This is a short read, I enjoyed it overall and stayed engaged to finish it in one sitting.
foesandlovers's review
2.0
2.5 STARS
Something about it was a bit odd for me, and it made the story as a whole feel off. I'm not sure how i feel about it
Something about it was a bit odd for me, and it made the story as a whole feel off. I'm not sure how i feel about it
junisreading's review
5.0
Soren is so precious, Zale is so precious, I love them so much it makes me stupid and I can’t even write the review this book deserves.
The worldbuilding is so incredible for a book with only 90 pages and I could read a hundred more stories about this fascinating dystopia. Can’t wait for XVII’s story, but if I’m being 100% honest all I want is a sequel with Soren and Zale being cozy in a house in Suprema, reading New Moon and dancing and having every share of happiness they deserve.
The worldbuilding is so incredible for a book with only 90 pages and I could read a hundred more stories about this fascinating dystopia. Can’t wait for XVII’s story, but if I’m being 100% honest all I want is a sequel with Soren and Zale being cozy in a house in Suprema, reading New Moon and dancing and having every share of happiness they deserve.
ktgaay's review
5.0
If you haven’t read anything by this author, you’re missing out. This is the third story I’ve read by Lysander and my favorite thus far. The romance, the characters, the plot, the prose, the world building, it’s all so fantastic.
Soren and Zale are both sweet precious baby angels who have never done anything wrong and deserve to be protected at all costs. Their relationship builds so naturally and it’s one of the sweetest, fluffiest romances I’ve ever read. The fact that both mc’s are fantastic asexual rep makes it even better.
I loved everything this book had to offer, but my favorite thing about it is the world building. I am absolutely amazed at the authors ability to build such an interesting and complex world in such a short amount of time. I’m even more impressed because the story never gets bogged down by those descriptions, it is instead weaved so naturally throughout the book that you don’t even realize it’s happening.
I am dying to see more of these characters and this world. Please read this book. Seriously it’s so good.
Soren and Zale are both sweet precious baby angels who have never done anything wrong and deserve to be protected at all costs. Their relationship builds so naturally and it’s one of the sweetest, fluffiest romances I’ve ever read. The fact that both mc’s are fantastic asexual rep makes it even better.
I loved everything this book had to offer, but my favorite thing about it is the world building. I am absolutely amazed at the authors ability to build such an interesting and complex world in such a short amount of time. I’m even more impressed because the story never gets bogged down by those descriptions, it is instead weaved so naturally throughout the book that you don’t even realize it’s happening.
I am dying to see more of these characters and this world. Please read this book. Seriously it’s so good.
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