A review by unfiltered_fiction
The Heavens by Sandra Newman

dark mysterious sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

1.5

I really struggled to find much in this book that I could connect with as a reader - I think it was just not one for me. The characters came across as deeply selfish, which I usually find limits how interesting inter-character relationships can be, and generally not at all likeable. The concept of dream-bourne time travel was really interesting and at first I found it emotionally provocative, but after a while it just began to feel like a trauma-dependent lowlight reel of 21st century history without any clear narrative purpose. There were parts I thought were good (I found the final on-page appearance of side character Oksana beautiful and moving) but overall this was just not for me. 
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