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A review by audelidou
When Among Crows by Veronica Roth
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
It's a solid novella, well written, and with some interesting characters.
The romance between Niko and Dimytr is built up in a great way, with just enough tension and small clues as to what is to come. I thoroughly enjoyed these characters, as well as Ala who is all around lovely, and complex, and resilient.
The world building is well made, though it is kind of weird to have all these Polish creatures and references in Chicago. Still, it somehow makes sense and makes for an interesting backdrop for the story. The numerous mentions of spots in Chicago kind of bothered me as I know nothing about the city and could not relate to nor imagine what the author was writing about. I understand setting your story in a place familiar to you, but when the book has such a big, international reach, maybe don't put as many references as that: it will leave your reader more confused than anything.
But that's really my only gripe! I really enjoyed reading this book, the style was solid, the characters were fun to follow, and the plot was gripping. I will definitely recommend this book to others!
The world building is well made, though it is kind of weird to have all these Polish creatures and references in Chicago. Still, it somehow makes sense and makes for an interesting backdrop for the story. The numerous mentions of spots in Chicago kind of bothered me as I know nothing about the city and could not relate to nor imagine what the author was writing about. I understand setting your story in a place familiar to you, but when the book has such a big, international reach, maybe don't put as many references as that: it will leave your reader more confused than anything.
But that's really my only gripe! I really enjoyed reading this book, the style was solid, the characters were fun to follow, and the plot was gripping. I will definitely recommend this book to others!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Murder, and Blood