A review by bookbrig
Blackfish City by Sam J. Miller

challenging dark hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

This is so weird and wonderful and very much my taste. It's about found family and actual family and enemies all tied up with climate change and capitalism and being MENTALLY BONDED TO AN ORCA. The world building is super great, and all that kept it from a 5 star read for me was that I wanted the ending to spool out a bit slower or longer or something. It was super interesting, and I would have liked a little more time with the characters. 

Also I would totally give this to fans of The Golden Compass who want something a little more grown up.
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