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A review by mrs_bookdragon
Tigers, Not Daughters by Samantha Mabry
4.0
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an eARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Magical realism is one of my favorite genres and this book has this as a surprising twist. I was not expecting some of the magical elements and I felt that they flowed smoothly for the most part. I will say that one of the sisters had a power that I felt wasn’t explored enough, but overall the magic was done well.
I loved how strong the girls were together and the overall message of sisterhood and love. It was a fast-paced, suspenseful book that tugged at my heart quite a bit.
Some things I was disappointed in was the development of the dad and the ending with him...I just felt a little lost and let down. I also had a hard time believing the ending with him. The same is with the relationship between the oldest sister and the boyfriend John. I don’t want to give anything away, but his role and her haunting just felt confusing and I wish it had been elaborated a little.
Overall, I enjoyed this young adult magical realism book. Although some plot points felt rushed, it was enjoyable and I loved the theme.
Magical realism is one of my favorite genres and this book has this as a surprising twist. I was not expecting some of the magical elements and I felt that they flowed smoothly for the most part. I will say that one of the sisters had a power that I felt wasn’t explored enough, but overall the magic was done well.
I loved how strong the girls were together and the overall message of sisterhood and love. It was a fast-paced, suspenseful book that tugged at my heart quite a bit.
Some things I was disappointed in was the development of the dad and the ending with him...I just felt a little lost and let down. I also had a hard time believing the ending with him. The same is with the relationship between the oldest sister and the boyfriend John. I don’t want to give anything away, but his role and her haunting just felt confusing and I wish it had been elaborated a little.
Overall, I enjoyed this young adult magical realism book. Although some plot points felt rushed, it was enjoyable and I loved the theme.