A review by ivana007
A Scatter of Light by Malinda Lo

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective tense medium-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? It's complicated

5.0

A personal and dare I say, perfect read. Perfect because this book is definitely a writer’s book. The pacing is not for everyone as it’s sometimes slowed by details that don’t further the plot BUT they add texture and vibrancy to Aria, Joan, and Steph’s worlds. A full circle moment for anyone who has read Last Night at the Telegraph and a real nostalgic time-capsule for sapphics who grew up (and came out) in the early-mid 2010s. Time itself is a character throughout the text which adds both grounding elements and surrealist layers to the story.
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