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A review by mysteriesbooks
The First Bright Thing by J.R. Dawson
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
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? It's complicated
5.0
I think this is one of those books I'm gonna spend years thinking about.
If you loved the magical, impossible wonder of The Night Circus, I think you're gonna love this even more.
Its historical aspects touch so much on the after effects if war, and on choosing your family even when you aren't safe enough to display the love for them in public. And it touches on the very real struggle of keeping a culture and traditions alive when you don't have the community of that culture near you. There were so many elements that worked so well.
I cried, I laughed, and I can't wait to reread
If you loved the magical, impossible wonder of The Night Circus, I think you're gonna love this even more.
Its historical aspects touch so much on the after effects if war, and on choosing your family even when you aren't safe enough to display the love for them in public. And it touches on the very real struggle of keeping a culture and traditions alive when you don't have the community of that culture near you. There were so many elements that worked so well.
I cried, I laughed, and I can't wait to reread
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, War, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Antisemitism and Stalking