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4.06 AVERAGE


The review of this book I read before reading it said that you once you were finished, you would want to reread it. That is an entirely accurate summation, and if it weren't a library copy due tomorrow with a 6+ month waiting list, I probably would start right now!
adventurous emotional hopeful medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious 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: No

I can see why so many people love this book. For me it was a little slow and a little light- I wanted the Founder to be older and waaay more sinister and the society to be more dangerous and ruthless. I kept having to remind myself that January was just a little girl and that’s why she was so naive. It was VERY well written and it really was a beautiful story, I think I just wanted something a tiny bit MORE. More sci-fi slash fantasy, more love of books in general, maybe more like Mr Penumbra, remember that one? This reminded me of that, plus (for whatever reason??) the Night Circus. I’m glad I read it but now it’s time for Thursday Murder!!!!! #engelbrechtreads2022 #engelbrechtreads

This book is so beautiful! I wish I could read this book for the first time.
adventurous emotional inspiring slow-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
fast-paced
adventurous reflective tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

3.75 stars
adventurous emotional inspiring fast-paced
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes