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A review by niaamore
We Shall Be Monsters by Tara Sim
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
A girl who can revive the dead, her sister turned demon, an accidental resurrection, and a cute undead dog. Did I mention this is inspired by Frankenstein?
I loved the premise. You get thrown into the action from the very beginning, it was great. Yes, I did pick this up because of the Indian mythology inspiration, and the necromancer-like ability was a great bonus. I will say, while I did love many of the characters, especially Kutaa, I didn’t care for the main character. I found her impulsive and selfish, almost hot headed in her actions. She did move the plot through these actions though, so take my criticism with a grain of salt.
I love seeing all the Asian and Middle Eastern mythology inspired stories coming out recently. They are an insta-read for me!
Thank you to NetGalley and Nancy Paulsen Books for this ARC.
I loved the premise. You get thrown into the action from the very beginning, it was great. Yes, I did pick this up because of the Indian mythology inspiration, and the necromancer-like ability was a great bonus. I will say, while I did love many of the characters, especially Kutaa, I didn’t care for the main character. I found her impulsive and selfish, almost hot headed in her actions. She did move the plot through these actions though, so take my criticism with a grain of salt.
I love seeing all the Asian and Middle Eastern mythology inspired stories coming out recently. They are an insta-read for me!
Thank you to NetGalley and Nancy Paulsen Books for this ARC.