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Mirage
by Somaiya Daud
I don't even know where to start with this to be honest.
The cover, while simple, was amazing. I will be interested to know whether it will be embossed, foiled or flat in its physical release form.
I absolutely loved both the protagonists and the secondary characters. Everyone had a backstory whether indepth or not which really allowed the reader to engage with the entire cast.
The imagery was absolutely spectacular and I honestly wish Ouzdad was a real place just so I could go and sit in that garden.
While I don't traditionally enjoy love triangles, the one within Mirage is well thought out and not overbearing. Not even sure it could classed as a triangle? More a pizza wedge shape whereby Maram just connects the other two with a gradual curvature and her strong and steely exterior. I even found myself hoping they escaped together
I was however confused that the entirity was set in space. Nowhere on the cover, in the blurb, media release or synopsis, did it give any indication of this. Maybe some stars or a spaceship hidden... Somewhere would have clued me in. Not a bad thing, just interesting that there was no mention.
Overall I loved it and would give it a 4.5 if possible.
ARC provided by Hachette Australia and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Any opinions within are that of the author and have been in no way influenced by the publisher or its associates.
The cover, while simple, was amazing. I will be interested to know whether it will be embossed, foiled or flat in its physical release form.
I absolutely loved both the protagonists and the secondary characters. Everyone had a backstory whether indepth or not which really allowed the reader to engage with the entire cast.
The imagery was absolutely spectacular and I honestly wish Ouzdad was a real place just so I could go and sit in that garden.
While I don't traditionally enjoy love triangles, the one within Mirage is well thought out and not overbearing. Not even sure it could classed as a triangle? More a pizza wedge shape whereby Maram just connects the other two with a gradual curvature and her strong and steely exterior. I even found myself hoping they escaped together
I was however confused that the entirity was set in space. Nowhere on the cover, in the blurb, media release or synopsis, did it give any indication of this. Maybe some stars or a spaceship hidden... Somewhere would have clued me in. Not a bad thing, just interesting that there was no mention.
Overall I loved it and would give it a 4.5 if possible.
ARC provided by Hachette Australia and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Any opinions within are that of the author and have been in no way influenced by the publisher or its associates.