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Motheater
by Linda H. Codega
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Codega! What a debut novel! This queer fantasy was not what i expected at all, although, I don't really know what I expected to be fair.
It was wonderfully written, strong and powerful.
The characters were three-dimensional and emotionally resonant with their accents and the two timelines.
I was wholly endeared to Bennie, she was realistic, compelling and deeply layered.
I'd almost describe it as Gothic Fantasy. A mashing of genres so beautifully achieved and refreshing... well, refreshing in a terrifyingly witchy way.
There wasn't an overwhelming amount of romance in this book, but what there was, was artfully done. It was sweet and charming, and although I wanted more (because I always want more romance), I did love how it was done.
The romance and comic relief throughout the book was elegantly curated to balance the much darker elements.
I watched a documentary once about the effects of mining in the Appalachian mountains. Whilst that is the only reference I have to the irreparable damage done to the ecosystem there, I felt an authenticity in this book for the place and the lost and remaining beauty and mysticism.
Overall I found Motheater to be a very unique and immersive read.
Truly thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this novel.
It was wonderfully written, strong and powerful.
The characters were three-dimensional and emotionally resonant with their accents and the two timelines.
I was wholly endeared to Bennie, she was realistic, compelling and deeply layered.
I'd almost describe it as Gothic Fantasy. A mashing of genres so beautifully achieved and refreshing... well, refreshing in a terrifyingly witchy way.
There wasn't an overwhelming amount of romance in this book, but what there was, was artfully done. It was sweet and charming, and although I wanted more (because I always want more romance), I did love how it was done.
The romance and comic relief throughout the book was elegantly curated to balance the much darker elements.
I watched a documentary once about the effects of mining in the Appalachian mountains. Whilst that is the only reference I have to the irreparable damage done to the ecosystem there, I felt an authenticity in this book for the place and the lost and remaining beauty and mysticism.
Overall I found Motheater to be a very unique and immersive read.
Truly thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this novel.