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A review by deutschemausi
Given to the Sea by Mindy McGinnis
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Eh….
That’s all I can really say. There’s a lot wrong with this book but I did still think it was somewhat enjoyable.
My biggest issue is the world building. There’s almost none and although I think this story and world had a lot of potential; it just wasn’t explained so it left me confused and somewhat irritated at times. There were point of views that didn’t really aid to the story and made me question as to why they were included in the first place. As well as the switch of which persona it’s written in.
I did enjoy the story I was just lacking a grasp on the world it’s set in due to no introduction into it.
The one thing I will say that gives this book a big pro is that it’s completely accepted as a way of life for all is that rape and sexual assault or harassment is unacceptable and those who see it differently are seen as those in the wrong which was incredibly refreshing to see especially in a world with royalty.
That’s all I can really say. There’s a lot wrong with this book but I did still think it was somewhat enjoyable.
My biggest issue is the world building. There’s almost none and although I think this story and world had a lot of potential; it just wasn’t explained so it left me confused and somewhat irritated at times. There were point of views that didn’t really aid to the story and made me question as to why they were included in the first place. As well as the switch of which persona it’s written in.
I did enjoy the story I was just lacking a grasp on the world it’s set in due to no introduction into it.
The one thing I will say that gives this book a big pro is that it’s completely accepted as a way of life for all is that rape and sexual assault or harassment is unacceptable and those who see it differently are seen as those in the wrong which was incredibly refreshing to see especially in a world with royalty.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault