A review by librarianlex
The Ones We're Meant to Find by Joan He

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

 

 

 

Have you ever read something so beautiful that it broke your heart?? The Ones We’re Meant to Find was so profound and captivating. The writing is delicious. The narrative unfurls delicately. It’s a book that only a truly gifted storyteller could write. This felt like a Black Mirror episode meets Westworld meets Studio Ghibli and the near-future dystopian world-building is dream-like from start to finish. Dealing with topics such as climate change, autonomy, freedom, and the consequences of your actions, this amazing story of two sisters trying to find each other set to the backdrop of the dismal realities of the climate crisis far exceeded my expectations. He utilized the dual perspectives in such a brilliant way that unfolds the twists in an unexacting way and allows you to feel the depths of Cee and Kasey’s relationship. Even if you are not a fan of science fiction/fantasy, the human connection, and the sister relationship surpasses the world Joan He has created. 

 

I don’t want to give away too much from this novel as the journey of reading it is best savored without knowing anything about where this story will take you.