A review by musebeliever
Escaping Exodus by Nicky Drayden

challenging dark slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.0

I really wanted to like this. I thought the system and culture surrounding the beast was fascinating and well thought.  That aspect of the world-building truly fascinated me. I loved the writing and how well the two pov narration worked to build the story.

But reading this book was frustrating and heavy for me. That is pretty much a me thing.  But the highly binary reverse sexism of the matriarchal system really brought me down. It leads to a lot of toxicity in family relations, physical and psychological abuse starting from the very first chapter. And I get that it makes sense relating to the world-building, but it made ut impossible for me to like the main character who is blinded by her own privilige and make sexist and transphobic remarks. It's definitely a me thing.  I need to like the characters to push enjoy reading but that aspect hit too close to home for me to enjoy it.

They are a few plots holes in the second part but I think they may be addressed by book 2. 

All in all a book with amazing creativity and world-building, but which is not suited for me.


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