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A review by nouriareads
Where Sleeping Girls Lie by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I love academic settings, and the writing worked well to paint the mysterious (and creepy) atmosphere. Without the dark secrets, attending the Alfred Nobel Academy could be fun! I liked Sade, and her backstory was compelling, but I connected more to Baz and Persephone, with whom she interacted the most. We follow Sade as she tries to balance her studies, the investigation of Elizabeth’s disappearance, and dealing with the trauma caused by her family and the grief that seems to follow her. I had fun picking on foreshadowing and coming up with theories. I was very happy when I was right!
With the target audience and the themes, I was scared that the ending would be too utopic. I’m glad that while it was empowering, it was also realistic because shedding light on the issues and dismantling the systems that enable them to persist can’t happen overnight. It’s a fight with wins and setbacks, and I think the author illustrated it well.
The pace was a little slow for me. It eventually picked up, but I wish it did so sooner so we could soak up all that unfolded for a little longer. I also wish we learned more about the Houses, they were one of my favorite aspects! Overall, I enjoyed my read!
With the target audience and the themes, I was scared that the ending would be too utopic. I’m glad that while it was empowering, it was also realistic because shedding light on the issues and dismantling the systems that enable them to persist can’t happen overnight. It’s a fight with wins and setbacks, and I think the author illustrated it well.
The pace was a little slow for me. It eventually picked up, but I wish it did so sooner so we could soak up all that unfolded for a little longer. I also wish we learned more about the Houses, they were one of my favorite aspects! Overall, I enjoyed my read!