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linas_bookish_nonsense 's review for:
I Am the Swarm
by Hayley Chewins
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
What a beautiful book.
Let’s start with the writing. This is a novel written in verse which perfectly suits the story that it is telling. The words flow and cascade off the page. Absolutely gorgeous writing. The emotions and characters felt incredibly vivid.
I adored the magical elements. Felt so unique and fresh. Also made for really beautiful imagery. And what a story… describing it feels too simplistic, but it was truly wonderful reading about this girl trying to come to terms with her emotions. It wasn’t a full five star to me simply because I would have liked to have spent a little bit more time on the development towards the end.
Would highly recommend if you want a stunning story written in verse that discusses emotions, complex family dynamics and mental illness.
I would advise looking at trigger warnings beforehand since it does get heavy. These are also specified in the beginning of the book.
Let’s start with the writing. This is a novel written in verse which perfectly suits the story that it is telling. The words flow and cascade off the page. Absolutely gorgeous writing. The emotions and characters felt incredibly vivid.
I adored the magical elements. Felt so unique and fresh. Also made for really beautiful imagery. And what a story… describing it feels too simplistic, but it was truly wonderful reading about this girl trying to come to terms with her emotions. It wasn’t a full five star to me simply because I would have liked to have spent a little bit more time on the development towards the end.
Would highly recommend if you want a stunning story written in verse that discusses emotions, complex family dynamics and mental illness.
I would advise looking at trigger warnings beforehand since it does get heavy. These are also specified in the beginning of the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Sexual harassment
Moderate: Eating disorder, Blood, Suicide attempt