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Petrichor by Melanie Rees
2.0
Petrichor reads like a middle grade book, but it is classed as a young adult fantasy. This classification is due in part to the issues of suicide, animal cruelty, and abuse. Petrichor is a dark fantasy centered around the environment. It is not a feel good book about fairies, kings, and queens. That being said, Petrichor might not be suited for all fans of the fantasy genre.
The characters are developed enough, but I felt as if there could have been more. I just could not quite connect with any of the players in the story. But, at 147 pages, the development is probably limited in scope.
The foundation of the story centered on the climate, with drought being the crux of the plot. And plot-wise, the narrative was easy to follow. But there were some parts that didn’t quite fit, in my opinion, which made for some puzzling moments.
Overall, Petrichor is a decent read for readers of dark young adult fantasy novels, but there wasn’t any “wow” factor for this reader. Two okay stars.
I received a digital copy of the book from Blackthorn Book Tours. The review herein is completely my own and contains my honest thoughts and opinions.
The characters are developed enough, but I felt as if there could have been more. I just could not quite connect with any of the players in the story. But, at 147 pages, the development is probably limited in scope.
The foundation of the story centered on the climate, with drought being the crux of the plot. And plot-wise, the narrative was easy to follow. But there were some parts that didn’t quite fit, in my opinion, which made for some puzzling moments.
Overall, Petrichor is a decent read for readers of dark young adult fantasy novels, but there wasn’t any “wow” factor for this reader. Two okay stars.
I received a digital copy of the book from Blackthorn Book Tours. The review herein is completely my own and contains my honest thoughts and opinions.