A review by stargoddess
The Lover by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Moreno-Garcia works so effectively with dread, even in the short story format. She developed a whole world in just a few pages, filled with cutting details. Characters were interesting even as their choices were frustrating. Story was pretty standard but the language used to tell it was beautiful.