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emilyhawk's review
emotional
hopeful
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
A fascinating premise and a book I really enjoyed - the protagonist(s) were interesting, complex characters and I really loved following their journeys in this strange world.
There were a lot of additional secondary characters that never really clicked, though, particularly in the family - it was hard to remember who was who, and to give anyone besides Izzy and Preston any notable personality trait. The narrative was a bit lopsided too, heavy on Izzy’s life before the complex and then rushing through certain key moments in the IFP. For those reasons, even though I recommend the read, I rate it 3.5 stars.
There were a lot of additional secondary characters that never really clicked, though, particularly in the family - it was hard to remember who was who, and to give anyone besides Izzy and Preston any notable personality trait. The narrative was a bit lopsided too, heavy on Izzy’s life before the complex and then rushing through certain key moments in the IFP. For those reasons, even though I recommend the read, I rate it 3.5 stars.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Self harm, and Suicide attempt
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