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A review by sashavolesky
Bloodlaced by Courtney Maguire
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
A captivating, original, tragic story of Asagi and the life they live set in historic Japan.
Asagi is a kind soul protecting the ones around them, while constantly being pushed down by the people above. I feel very drawn towards them, they make the book interesting to read. Their stance on their gender especially in the time period.
The writing was well done and well paced, it was easy to read and the inclusion of Japanese terms made it all the more authentic and well written. There were some points where I felt like the timing slipped by, what I believed to be a month turned out to be a year however that’s okay as I found out lengths of time as the novel progressed.
This book is captured in the blurb, literally. The blurb is a quick recap of the first 60% of the book, which left not much surprise to await in the story. The story itself I wouldn’t change however the blurb just over-spoiled too much like a Netflix movie trailer.
The way their ‘monsters’ work is very fascinating and I love how it’s a change of a classically known monster.
I liked the book and hope to continue the story!
Asagi is a kind soul protecting the ones around them, while constantly being pushed down by the people above. I feel very drawn towards them, they make the book interesting to read. Their stance on their gender especially in the time period.
The writing was well done and well paced, it was easy to read and the inclusion of Japanese terms made it all the more authentic and well written. There were some points where I felt like the timing slipped by, what I believed to be a month turned out to be a year however that’s okay as I found out lengths of time as the novel progressed.
This book is captured in the blurb, literally. The blurb is a quick recap of the first 60% of the book, which left not much surprise to await in the story. The story itself I wouldn’t change however the blurb just over-spoiled too much like a Netflix movie trailer.
The way their ‘monsters’ work is very fascinating and I love how it’s a change of a classically known monster.
I liked the book and hope to continue the story!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery
Moderate: Sexual assault