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katherineshawwrites's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
fast-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
4.0
This book promises a surreal experience of a utopia brought on by the softest of alien invasions, and it does deliver that, but I must admit I expected a little bit more.
I love the weird world we find ourselves in at the start of the story, and Trina is a very relatable and endearing MC. The story is a hugely thought-provoking 'what if' scenario - which I am a huge fan of - and I think I could quite easily sit and ponder how I might respond to the Seep for some time. Trina's loss and grief is understandable and heart-wrenching, but once she embarks on her 'quest', the rest of the story flies by in a flash, and the whole thing has more of a short story feel to it than a full novel. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but I expected a more fleshed out story, and what we get is extremely light on plot.
I did enjoy the book very much, and I would recommend it, but I was left wanting more, and would love to read more stories in the world of the Seep.
I love the weird world we find ourselves in at the start of the story, and Trina is a very relatable and endearing MC. The story is a hugely thought-provoking 'what if' scenario - which I am a huge fan of - and I think I could quite easily sit and ponder how I might respond to the Seep for some time. Trina's loss and grief is understandable and heart-wrenching, but once she embarks on her 'quest', the rest of the story flies by in a flash, and the whole thing has more of a short story feel to it than a full novel. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but I expected a more fleshed out story, and what we get is extremely light on plot.
I did enjoy the book very much, and I would recommend it, but I was left wanting more, and would love to read more stories in the world of the Seep.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Alcoholism
Minor: Adult/minor relationship
cheye13's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Death, Grief, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Gun violence, Gore, Alcoholism, Cultural appropriation, and Drug abuse
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual content, Racism, Medical content, and Body horror
The Seep is spoken of as a drug/narcotic.
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