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A review by raisingself
Plus One by Elizabeth Fama
2.0
This book had incredible potential but there were a few plot holes and strange choices that I just could not overcome:
1. The author does not do a great job of convincing the reader of the why and how of this alternate reality where most of the world is held prisoner to a day and night caste system.
2. The main protagonist is annoying as h e l l, she does self destructive senseless crap that is exacerbating to say the least and though perceived as passionate and endearing to the main love interest, it can cause readers like my self to feel frustrated and not want to root for her.
3. Some of the writer's choices are off-putting. For instance, a main character recalling a childhood molestation scene right in the middle of loosing one's virginity with little emotion or pause. I was soooo disturbed. There were a few moments in the book that made me squint, scratch my head, and audibly ask the heavens why.
With all that said, Fama finished the novel so strongly that it piqued my interest in the sequel and raised her rating from 1 to 2 stars.
1. The author does not do a great job of convincing the reader of the why and how of this alternate reality where most of the world is held prisoner to a day and night caste system.
2. The main protagonist is annoying as h e l l, she does self destructive senseless crap that is exacerbating to say the least and though perceived as passionate and endearing to the main love interest, it can cause readers like my self to feel frustrated and not want to root for her.
3. Some of the writer's choices are off-putting. For instance, a main character recalling a childhood molestation scene right in the middle of loosing one's virginity with little emotion or pause. I was soooo disturbed. There were a few moments in the book that made me squint, scratch my head, and audibly ask the heavens why.
With all that said, Fama finished the novel so strongly that it piqued my interest in the sequel and raised her rating from 1 to 2 stars.