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A review by am_reading
The Fandom by Anna Day
3.0
Violet and her friends are a bit obsessed with the fictional world of the Gallows Dance. After a freak accident happens at Comic Con, they find themselves transported to this fictional world. They know the fictional world from the books inside and out, but is that enough to help them survive when they accidentally get the main character killed? Day provides fantastic world-building and a realistic look at every avid reader’s dream. HOWEVER, this is book has problems that will make many youth stop reading.
First, the characters. Violet’s friend Alice is tall and beautiful, and is treated with all the stereotypes applied. Her best friends are constantly threated by her, treat her as if she’s stupid, and her role in the story further supports stereotypes. Violet herself is not a very good friend and isn’t very likable.
Second, Violet is almost raped by a guard. This was completely unnecessary and served no purpose to the plot. I hate when this is used in a story for no reason.
I did make myself finish the book, and I liked the ending. I think the problematic characterization will stop people from reaching the end though.
First, the characters. Violet’s friend Alice is tall and beautiful, and is treated with all the stereotypes applied. Her best friends are constantly threated by her, treat her as if she’s stupid, and her role in the story further supports stereotypes. Violet herself is not a very good friend and isn’t very likable.
Second, Violet is almost raped by a guard. This was completely unnecessary and served no purpose to the plot. I hate when this is used in a story for no reason.
I did make myself finish the book, and I liked the ending. I think the problematic characterization will stop people from reaching the end though.