A review by galaxyelfjess
Fledgling by Octavia E. Butler

dark mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Good book for the first half, second half wasn't as good

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Violence

Moderate: Pedophilia, Sexual content, Death of parent

The main character (who is a 53-yearbook vampire in the body of a 10 year old) engages in a relationship with a 23-year-old and has sex with him. There is racism towards the end of the book with the use of insults and racial slurs from a white character to the black MC