A review by amobrien
That Self-Same Metal by Brittany N. Williams

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? No

3.75

I loved the combination of Shakespeare literature and fantasy in this YA debut about a sword-fighting bisexual Black girl in historical London. There is a love-triangle of sorts that provides some romance to this read, but I honestly preferred the relationship between Joan (the main character) and her twin brother. Overall, this was a great debut and I look forward to the continuation of the series!

Thank you Netgalley for providing a digital ARC.
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