A review by linlinlin
Whether Violent or Natural by Natasha Calder

challenging emotional informative slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

This was a jakke-gai that I don't regret since it was from the library. If only the editor was as good as the cover artist. Great premise, bones, charming dialogue, many instances of wonder and interesting language, let down by very poor editing. This should have either been half the length or twice it. Like many other reviewers, I found myself skimming just to get through it by the end. I will certainly read whatever Calder puts out next and hope that she is not done so dirty by an undisciplined publishing team.