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jodangerously's review against another edition
adventurous
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
zaloc235's review
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
5.0
courtvaderbooks's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
tense
medium-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? Yes
4.0
colorwriter's review
adventurous
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
4.5
ablee0728's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
mollymadworld's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I hated the character, the world was over done, and it made me angry at times
kate_luttrell's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you to 47North for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
4.5/5 stars
*Possible spoilers below*
This book was an incredible read with a critical message all should listen to. The book does an excellent job of creating a society that exists beneath our own. The Rhiza way of life had me hooked from the beginning. Henry's worldbuilding pulls you in and doesn't let you leave. I enjoyed how she modeled the Rhiza society after humans, giving them conflict and struggles instead of making them a perfect group with all the answers. Romelo was the perfect anti-hero, and his familial bond with Syrah was well-written.
I LOVE Henry's focus on familial relationships instead of romantic ones in this book. Syrah and Dane, Romelo, and her adoptive parents. Taron and Romelo. All these relationships were complex and heartbreaking at times.
I had some complaints about pacing. The beginning of the book felt very slow and then rapidly increased in pace towards the middle/end. I thought that the beginning could be condensed more.
This book is incredible, and I will be checking out more of Henry's work.
4.5/5 stars
*Possible spoilers below*
This book was an incredible read with a critical message all should listen to. The book does an excellent job of creating a society that exists beneath our own. The Rhiza way of life had me hooked from the beginning. Henry's worldbuilding pulls you in and doesn't let you leave. I enjoyed how she modeled the Rhiza society after humans, giving them conflict and struggles instead of making them a perfect group with all the answers. Romelo was the perfect anti-hero, and his familial bond with Syrah was well-written.
I LOVE Henry's focus on familial relationships instead of romantic ones in this book. Syrah and Dane, Romelo, and her adoptive parents. Taron and Romelo. All these relationships were complex and heartbreaking at times.
I had some complaints about pacing. The beginning of the book felt very slow and then rapidly increased in pace towards the middle/end. I thought that the beginning could be condensed more.
This book is incredible, and I will be checking out more of Henry's work.
kate_luttrell's review
4.0
Thank you to 47North for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
4.5/5 stars
This book was an incredible read with a critical message all should listen to. The book does an excellent job of creating a society that exists beneath our own. The Rhiza way of life had me hooked from the beginning. Henry's worldbuilding pulls you in and doesn't let you leave. I enjoyed how she modeled the Rhiza society after humans, giving them conflict and struggles instead of making them a perfect group with all the answers. Romelo was the perfect anti-hero, and his familial bond with Syrah was well-written.
I LOVE Henry's focus on familial relationships instead of romantic ones in this book. Syrah and Dane, Romelo, and her adoptive parents. Taron and Romelo. All these relationships were complex and heartbreaking at times.
I had some complaints about pacing. The beginning of the book felt very slow and then rapidly increased in pace towards the middle/end.
This book is incredible, and I will be checking out more of Henry's work. Thank you again to 47North.
4.5/5 stars
This book was an incredible read with a critical message all should listen to. The book does an excellent job of creating a society that exists beneath our own. The Rhiza way of life had me hooked from the beginning. Henry's worldbuilding pulls you in and doesn't let you leave. I enjoyed how she modeled the Rhiza society after humans, giving them conflict and struggles instead of making them a perfect group with all the answers. Romelo was the perfect anti-hero, and his familial bond with Syrah was well-written.
I LOVE Henry's focus on familial relationships instead of romantic ones in this book. Syrah and Dane, Romelo, and her adoptive parents. Taron and Romelo. All these relationships were complex and heartbreaking at times.
I had some complaints about pacing. The beginning of the book felt very slow and then rapidly increased in pace towards the middle/end.
This book is incredible, and I will be checking out more of Henry's work. Thank you again to 47North.