A review by zoe_werdy
The Last True Poets of the Sea by Julia Drake

emotional funny reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I don't tend to like YA that much and this was very cringey in places but I wanted a wlw romance and this was recommended on tiktok so I tried it. I enjoyed the romance but I also liked that it wasn't the focus, really this was a book about family, feeling like you've let people down, survival, inheritance and trying to become a better person. There were some proper adult themes which I appreciate in a book about teenagers because teenagers experience adult things too. It made me reflect on my own experiences and the shipwreck genes I've inherited. I know the feeling of trying to look to your family tree for answers and finding the real answers a lot closer to home. 
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