A review by ladyazulina
Forked by Ruth Cardello

funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I found this trilogy thanks to an Instagram reel and I feel so bad to not have saved it because now I would like to thank that person. 

At first, I thought this was a joke. (And it is!) But the more time that passed after watching the reel, the more curious I was. I’m not gonna lie, I was all in just for the spice. I needed a good, and silly, moment after all the accumulated stress, and doing so with a fork isn’t the worst idea that has come to mind, if I can be honest. So I grabbed the book! 

The author’s note totally got me and I welcomed the strange story with open arms. It was weird, silly, and short, which I appreciated. I have been in a reading slump for so long, it was hurting me, but this was a quick read and I had a great time and I believe that was the intention. Something silly to brighten an already dark day. I may even be good to read again! 

Again, to not lie, I was mostly trying to not get frustrated because I wanted to reach one scene and one scene only, and it’s near the end. But on the way there I got to fall in love with the super soldier and get invested with his story. So here’s my thinking: the whole trilogy was just one book divided into three parts with different protagonists and the sort, but separated into three books to make it easier. 

It worked on me. 

I’m totally into reading the rest, especially if they’re as short. But if the last one is about that character… I dunno, I don’t feel as inclined for him. Just to end the story? Just to end the story.
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