A review by commander_zander
Too Like the Lightning by Ada Palmer

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book made me more conservative and more genderqueer. It will either repulse you or change your life. Either way, it won't be boring. Read it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Sexual content, Misogyny, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Kidnapping

Moderate: Rape

Minor: Car accident, Transphobia, and Slavery

Graphic murder. Multiple sinister sadistic characters.