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A review by nicknocks
The Amber Fury by Natalie Haynes
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
I liked the premise, but it does feel like a first novel - a lot of potential but not executed amazingly. It was quickly predictable, and heavy hand with the foreshadowing. However, I enjoyed the structure of the book with the acts - even though it dragged a little in the first acts - and the Greek tragedy discussion/references. Of the teenage characters, I didn't feel like any, bar one, had any real depth, which slightly tempered my enjoyment, but just because you can see with other characters that Natalie can do complex characters well. Overall, a solid read though with a provoking study of grief.
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Suicide attempt