A review by sydflower
Dawn by Octavia E. Butler

challenging emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Some of my favorite words to describe this book:
  • Captivating
  • Intriguing 
  • Uncomfortable
  • Honest 
  • Frustrating 

I love the depth it brings to questions about consent, freedom, flaws of humanity, intimacy, and the simple acceptance of being non-binary. We love/hate/are super uncomfortable with this alien love story/rescue/jailing.

(I’ll come back and add a rating when I finish the series!)
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