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il_lumi_nating 's review for:
Motheater
by Linda H. Codega
Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me the privilege to read an E-ARC for Motheater. Codega’s work is immediately joining my list of “favourite books of all time”. My roommate, who also reviews ARCs, originally recommended I apply for this one because “it’s gay and has witches” and I was excited from that alone, but it only got better.
I am so thoroughly impressed by the clear labour of love that has culminated in a phenomenal piece of work. Codega’s prose is captivating and beautiful. There were a few times that I had to take a beat to just let their writing roll over me. They masterfully weave together magical descriptions in with expert storytelling to convey a mystifying adventure. My roommate and I were constantly saying we couldn’t believe this was a debut novel?! It’s so well written.
Beyond Codega’s phenomenal writing, I am astounded by their devotion to research and accurate storytelling. It’s clearly evident that they’ve spent hours upon hours researching and collating information to create the most authentic fictional story. Between their depictions of Appalachian history and folk magic practice, I can tell that Codega holds so much passion for the world they’re representing through Motheater and I am so impressed by the work that has been done here.
Finally, I just have to comment on how captivating Codega’s characters are. Through Bennie’s eyes, I fell in love with the enigma that is Motheater and all her little quirks, between teasing Bennie and terrorising her adversaries. I adored the gradual progression of trust between our main girls and how this is reflected in their mannerisms and jesting. I also really appreciate the way Codega handled Bennie’s connection with Zach and how he develops across the story.
Just wow. Can’t wait until January so I can buy myself and everyone I know a hard copy of this masterpiece!
I am so thoroughly impressed by the clear labour of love that has culminated in a phenomenal piece of work. Codega’s prose is captivating and beautiful. There were a few times that I had to take a beat to just let their writing roll over me. They masterfully weave together magical descriptions in with expert storytelling to convey a mystifying adventure. My roommate and I were constantly saying we couldn’t believe this was a debut novel?! It’s so well written.
Beyond Codega’s phenomenal writing, I am astounded by their devotion to research and accurate storytelling. It’s clearly evident that they’ve spent hours upon hours researching and collating information to create the most authentic fictional story. Between their depictions of Appalachian history and folk magic practice, I can tell that Codega holds so much passion for the world they’re representing through Motheater and I am so impressed by the work that has been done here.
Finally, I just have to comment on how captivating Codega’s characters are. Through Bennie’s eyes, I fell in love with the enigma that is Motheater and all her little quirks, between teasing Bennie and terrorising her adversaries. I adored the gradual progression of trust between our main girls and how this is reflected in their mannerisms and jesting. I also really appreciate the way Codega handled Bennie’s connection with Zach and how he develops across the story.
Just wow. Can’t wait until January so I can buy myself and everyone I know a hard copy of this masterpiece!