A review by ccpprrjj
A Strange and Stubborn Endurance by Foz Meadows

dark emotional inspiring medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I could barely put this book down.  And, when I did, the only thing I wanted to do was pick it back up again.  It was so good!  The writing style and world-building were beautiful.  I loved the casual queerness in Tithena, and it was interesting how it contrasted with the restrictive heteronormative society in Ralia.  The big draw for me, though, was the characters. They were just fantastic.  Cae is such a sweet himbo.  Markel is amazing.  And then there's Velasin.  I absolutely adore him.  It was so cool to see his personality and character come out, which we didn't really get to see until a ways into the book, due to traumatic events at the beginning of it.  Velasin's healing journey was at times painful and sad, and at times hopeful and sweet.  So, yeah.  This was a really good book.  However, this was not a light, easy read.  There were some very dark and traumatic events that occurred, on page, so please look at the trigger warnings and read the author's note at the beginning of the book before reading it.
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