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A review by yejidereadsthings
A Dream So Dark by L.L. McKinney
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-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? Yes
4.5
WOWOWOWOW! This is probably one of the top contenders for one of my favourite books this year and it's only January! This was an action-packed, emotional, yet intriguing read. I loved it; I loved it, and I loved it so much!
What I Liked!
✓ The love triangle was amazing yet somehow heartbreaking to me. It wasn't obvious or put in for the sake of having one, but it showed how each love interest held a different path for Alice, and what she wanted in her life. It was great.
✓ The adventures and action throughout the story. It was described well and really heightened the emotion around the story.
✓ Alice's character arc, and her getting more bold, but also afraid throughout the story. She had real growth throughout this story and became more vulnerable.
✓ Haruka was an amazing addition to the crew! She's my new favourite!
✓ The worldbuilding and expansiveness of Wonderland.
What I Disliked.
✕ I didn't actually dislike any part of the story. Sometimes the pacing was off, but mostly, it was a well-written story.
Overall, a great story that had amazing character development, stellar worldbuilding, and kept me on the edge of my seat with the action and plot!
Read this book if you like: Alice in Wonderland, Black girls with magic, magic worlds parallel to our own, and diverse fairytale retellings.
What I Liked!
✓ The love triangle was amazing yet somehow heartbreaking to me. It wasn't obvious or put in for the sake of having one, but it showed how each love interest held a different path for Alice, and what she wanted in her life. It was great.
✓ The adventures and action throughout the story. It was described well and really heightened the emotion around the story.
✓ Alice's character arc, and her getting more bold, but also afraid throughout the story. She had real growth throughout this story and became more vulnerable.
✓ Haruka was an amazing addition to the crew! She's my new favourite!
✓ The worldbuilding and expansiveness of Wonderland.
What I Disliked.
✕ I didn't actually dislike any part of the story. Sometimes the pacing was off, but mostly, it was a well-written story.
Overall, a great story that had amazing character development, stellar worldbuilding, and kept me on the edge of my seat with the action and plot!
Read this book if you like: Alice in Wonderland, Black girls with magic, magic worlds parallel to our own, and diverse fairytale retellings.