A review by obstinateheadstrongcurl
The Lover by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

emotional fast-paced

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

3.0

Sylvia Moreno-Garcia writes lush epics that feel tight and fast-paced at the 300–400-page mark, but I think expecting her to pull that off in 40ish pages was too much. This felt too stripped down, lacking the immersive setting and memorable characters I associate with her writing.