A review by larkiereads
The Red Threads of Fortune by Neon Yang

adventurous dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense medium-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? It's complicated

4.0

Oof. I feel like I've been hit by a bus. This is such an emotionally fraught little narrative, that deals with grief and how it drives people, whether it pushes them to self destruction or to lash out. I haven't really formed many thoughts on it (because I'm still trying to come to terms with that ending) but I'll say this: if you heard the Tensorate series was good but the time skipping format of Black Tides of Heaven bothered you, then this one is a more clear linear narrative in a contained time frame. The writing and characters are just as good, although Mokoya is the focus and Akeha more of a side character. I love learning more about the magic and the world in each novella, and I appreciated the look into Mokoya's world. But for such a slim volume, this really packs an emotional punch, so be ready for it.
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