A review by rampant_reading
Frontier by Grace Curtis

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Frontier was not actually on my radar for 2023 releases, and I only heard about it because I was invited to participate in an Instagram tour with Pride Book tours.  I am so incredibly grateful that I was invited, because otherwise I would’ve missed out on one of my new all-time favorite books!  Frontier blew me away and I am absolutely dying to see what Grace Curtis will write next!

Frontier is a fascinating instance of a character remaining nameless for the majority of the narrative.  Rather than giving the protagonist a singular name, Curtis referred to her instead by a myriad of names, each reflecting the way she was viewed by the people surrounding her.  This allowed me as a reader to build a unique sense of the protagonist’s identity, as I understood her through everyone’s eyes but her own.  Additionally, this allows readers to meet a barrage of fascinating side characters, each with their own journeys and motives.  This writing technique is not one I have seen before, but was very impactful on me as a reader, and contributed to my overall obsession with this book.

My favorite part of Frontier has to come down to either the world-building or the protagonist’s dedication to her lover.  Both are written so compellingly that it is impossible for me to choose a single favorite element!  I will be thinking about Frontier for years to come, and it will always hold a special place on my bookshelf.

My Recommendation-
If you love books full of sapphic longing and characters willing to do whatever it takes to protect the ones they love, you need to grab a copy of Frontier ASAP!  This book would be an extra perfect read for fans of Gideon the Ninth and Upright Women Wanted!


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