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A review by the_b00kreader
Monarch Rising by Harper Glenn
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
“I scare you?”
Cove’s chest rises and falls; he nods. “Yes . . . shitless.”
It was a diverse and gripping read that certainly held my attention from start to finish. Highlighting poverty, racism and prejudice in a cleverly woven tale of love and heartbreak...and betrayal. This book was a real rollercoaster of emotions and it certainly held a few unexpected twists!
I loved Jo, the main character, and found that her character development was really well written. She learned a lot on her journey and we, as readers, learned everything alongside her.
In many ways, the world Harper Glenn wrote of is not that different from the one we live in and that is unnerving to think about. I love how each topic was discussed and brought up often while still keeping to the plot and keeping the story flowing. That is another talent in itself.
I'm eager to read the next book as I still have questions that I'd love answers to. (Mainly questions about Cove and Jo...and other important events.) So...right now, I shall wait, and wait, and wait, and ....
Cove’s chest rises and falls; he nods. “Yes . . . shitless.”
It was a diverse and gripping read that certainly held my attention from start to finish. Highlighting poverty, racism and prejudice in a cleverly woven tale of love and heartbreak...and betrayal. This book was a real rollercoaster of emotions and it certainly held a few unexpected twists!
I loved Jo, the main character, and found that her character development was really well written. She learned a lot on her journey and we, as readers, learned everything alongside her.
In many ways, the world Harper Glenn wrote of is not that different from the one we live in and that is unnerving to think about. I love how each topic was discussed and brought up often while still keeping to the plot and keeping the story flowing. That is another talent in itself.
I'm eager to read the next book as I still have questions that I'd love answers to. (Mainly questions about Cove and Jo...and other important events.) So...right now, I shall wait, and wait, and wait, and ....
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Mental illness, Gore, Gaslighting, Suicide attempt, Death, Death of parent, Cursing, Colonisation, Gun violence, Grief, Drug abuse, Domestic abuse, Addiction, Alcoholism, Murder, Emotional abuse, Child death, Toxic relationship, Blood, Alcohol, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cancer, Animal death, Animal cruelty, and Eating disorder