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A review by rubi_blue6
Wake, Siren: Ovid Resung by Nina MacLaughlin
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Imagine being able to relate so perfectly to fictional dietys from folklore
Maclaughlin has a witty style of writing that makes every short story snippet feel like a full narrative
Some stories I was able to predict based on previous mythological knowledge (of which, I realised I had a lot less than I thought) but it didn't matter - I was hooked
If you love magical realism, and explorations of feminism and gender in some cases, this is a perfect read
So good, especially for a charity shop find!
Maclaughlin has a witty style of writing that makes every short story snippet feel like a full narrative
Some stories I was able to predict based on previous mythological knowledge (of which, I realised I had a lot less than I thought) but it didn't matter - I was hooked
If you love magical realism, and explorations of feminism and gender in some cases, this is a perfect read
So good, especially for a charity shop find!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Death, Sexism, and Sexual assault