A review by jaina8851
Cyclopedia Exotica by Aminder Dhaliwal

challenging funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book was excellent!! I loved the format of tiny vignettes that carried a collective arc for the characters. The tone was so perfectly done, the topics were serious but the playful wit had me genuinely laughing out loud at multiple points. I also really loved the appendix and hearing the story behind every character's name and how it fit in with mythology about Cyclopes. Just an overall great premise for anyone who has felt othered by society (and for those who don't! This book is for everyone).