A review by hannahreadss_
Rosewater by Liv Little

  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

this felt like reading a diary, which made it easily consumable and relatable. also very inclusive without being too 'look i'm being diverse !!' (ashely herring blake, take some notes xx). i also really liked all the different relationships j has, and the exploration of those relationships was solid. also reaaaally liked the poems, esp the one interlaced with a recipe, very unique. 

the writing style wasn't my fav tho - very much; i did this. i thought this. someone did this. because they like this. there were these things. and also that. and then i did this.' i just find this sort of writing stilted, and prefer being shown things rather than just constantly told.