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A review by zenzi2read
Natural Beauty by Ling Ling Huang
dark
funny
mysterious
sad
slow-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
All of the ideas, themes, and mystery that last year’s speculative fiction release called The Centre Attempted to address and explore are done perfectly here.
I love the complexities of our main characters relationship with her parents and classmates. There’s a balance between love and resentment that the author creates here that’s no easy feat.
I also appreciate that these ideas and storylines were explored thoroughly without the book being overly long. There’s an economy of word here that more authors should consider.
For me, this book had everything for character development, and exciting plot, and a unique point of view.
I love the complexities of our main characters relationship with her parents and classmates. There’s a balance between love and resentment that the author creates here that’s no easy feat.
I also appreciate that these ideas and storylines were explored thoroughly without the book being overly long. There’s an economy of word here that more authors should consider.
For me, this book had everything for character development, and exciting plot, and a unique point of view.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Sexual assault, Xenophobia, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Body horror, Eating disorder, Vomit, and Death of parent