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3.39 AVERAGE
3.39 AVERAGE
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.
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.
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
slow-paced
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
A bit dry. Could not connect to any of the characters and the plot itself.
challenging
funny
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
reflective
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:
Yes
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced