A review by arrakistowesteros
On Fragile Waves by E. Lily Yu

challenging emotional reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

I'm not usually a fan of books that don't use punctuation for dialogue, but in this book the dialogue turns into a surreal, almost poetic prose that lets you get swept away. The author's voices for each point of view shine with how distinctly they compare to Firuzeh's. I found myself hanging on every word, sometimes re-reading sentences just to absorb how much information she packs into so few words. I'm not quite sure it fits into sci fi/fantasy, but it's still a must read for any genre. 
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