A review by vis_98
Her Silhouette, Drawn in Water by Vylar Kaftan

adventurous mysterious 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

3.25

The blurb on the back of the book doesn't isnt much help discerning what this book is about but considering the main character starts out not knowing either that's probably a good thing. I won't spoil anything, but I think the premise is very interesting and not something I've seen before. I like the world and I even like the characters. However, where this book falls short is tied in its length. It reads a bit like a proof of concept more than a completed idea. Of what was published, there were parts I thought could have been fleshed out or described more. I am still somewhat confused about what certain parts and some questions weren't even acknowledged, let alone answered. There is a measure of 'just accept this' to the world building that I took hen reading because it was a novella but honestly should have been explained more. I think if these other parts had been addressed I would have liked the ending, but when paired with all the other issues I had with the book the ending felt a little flat.