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samanthasshelf_ 's review for:
Motheater
by Linda H. Codega
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
I enjoyed Motheater, but it was not what I expected given the way it was marketed. It was sold as a queer fantasy, but it was more of a thriller with fantasy elements and a touch of queer romance. I found the romance aspect to be the least compelling part of the story- it felt one-sided and underdeveloped, and I didn't believe that the characters had more than a surface-level lust.
the writing was repetitive at times, and the pacing was not great, but overall I thought this was a really promising debut and really look forward to more Appalachian fantasy from this author!