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The Evaporation of Sofi Snow
by Mary Weber
Wow!
The Evaporation of Sofi Snow is intense and full of twists and turns and people (and aliens) you’re not sure you can trust. About the only person I was sure I could trust was Sofi Snow. Maybe. lol. And that ending!! If you’re like me, you’ll be frantically tapping the kindle (or shaking your print copy), hoping for more pages.
To be honest, it took me a few chapters to get fully into this novel, but then again I’m not usually a fan of science fiction so take that observation with a grain of salt. Once it clicked though, HELLO. I couldn’t put it down. Mary Weber feeds the reader information about the characters, about the setting, about the plot itself, a little bit at a time, causing my mind to whirl the whole time I was reading.
Sofi Snow is a strong heroine without sacrificing her heart and her vulnerability. And like just about every big sister would say, “don’t mess with her younger brother or she’ll take you down.” There is a side of Sofi that just made me really sad, some choices I was disappointed in, but I am withholding further judgment on this particular issue until I’m finished reading both books, waiting to see if we learn more about why she has made these choices and how it affects her character growth over the course of the duology.
Miguel is equally complex – maybe even more so – and he turned out to be one of my favorite characters in the novel! From his lavender hair to his playboy-facade good looks and charm to even the way Weber seamlessly incorporated his bilinguality into his conversations. The more I learned about him, the more I liked him … especially toward the end. And his best friend Claudius is a hoot!
Perhaps the most important part of The Evaporation of Sofi Snow is the message that exists beneath the surface of the story, mainly the atrocities of human trafficking and the importance of retaining your humanity in a world that feels alien. Neither theme is blatant or preachy; instead, they subtly weave throughout the characters, the setting, the events that unfold in ways that enhance each element.
Bottom Line: The Evaporation of Sofi Snow may have taken me a few chapters to fully embrace, but once it hooked me I couldn’t put it down. The characters are unique and layered, the plot full of surprises, and the worldbuilding is dimensional and creative. Keep in mind as you’re reading that there’s another book to come, so not everything will be explained or tied up by the end of this one. And given the riveting twists and turns in this installment, I don’t think it’s safe to assume anything about book #2!
(I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book)
see my review at Reading Is My SuperPower
The Evaporation of Sofi Snow is intense and full of twists and turns and people (and aliens) you’re not sure you can trust. About the only person I was sure I could trust was Sofi Snow. Maybe. lol. And that ending!! If you’re like me, you’ll be frantically tapping the kindle (or shaking your print copy), hoping for more pages.
To be honest, it took me a few chapters to get fully into this novel, but then again I’m not usually a fan of science fiction so take that observation with a grain of salt. Once it clicked though, HELLO. I couldn’t put it down. Mary Weber feeds the reader information about the characters, about the setting, about the plot itself, a little bit at a time, causing my mind to whirl the whole time I was reading.
Sofi Snow is a strong heroine without sacrificing her heart and her vulnerability. And like just about every big sister would say, “don’t mess with her younger brother or she’ll take you down.” There is a side of Sofi that just made me really sad, some choices I was disappointed in, but I am withholding further judgment on this particular issue until I’m finished reading both books, waiting to see if we learn more about why she has made these choices and how it affects her character growth over the course of the duology.
Miguel is equally complex – maybe even more so – and he turned out to be one of my favorite characters in the novel! From his lavender hair to his playboy-facade good looks and charm to even the way Weber seamlessly incorporated his bilinguality into his conversations. The more I learned about him, the more I liked him … especially toward the end. And his best friend Claudius is a hoot!
Perhaps the most important part of The Evaporation of Sofi Snow is the message that exists beneath the surface of the story, mainly the atrocities of human trafficking and the importance of retaining your humanity in a world that feels alien. Neither theme is blatant or preachy; instead, they subtly weave throughout the characters, the setting, the events that unfold in ways that enhance each element.
Bottom Line: The Evaporation of Sofi Snow may have taken me a few chapters to fully embrace, but once it hooked me I couldn’t put it down. The characters are unique and layered, the plot full of surprises, and the worldbuilding is dimensional and creative. Keep in mind as you’re reading that there’s another book to come, so not everything will be explained or tied up by the end of this one. And given the riveting twists and turns in this installment, I don’t think it’s safe to assume anything about book #2!
(I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book)
see my review at Reading Is My SuperPower