jordancfield 's review for:

Gifted & Talented by Olivie Blake
3.75
dark funny mysterious slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Olivie’s writing is so unique, it takes me so long to get into it and half the time I have no idea if I’m enjoying myself or not and then suddenly I’m so invested. 

This one started slow for me, and it’s much more character than plot forward. It’s about three siblings and how they respond in the wake of their father’s death. There’s loads of snark, magic that you’re never quite sure how it works, poignant reflections on motherhood, and did I mention there’s snark? Vibes were great though!