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A review by amermanda
Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
4.0
I read this book as an digital ARC from Netgalley.
This book feels like a dream, like a bittersweet memory from a happier time that hurts to revisit, like reaching out to hug a loved one and grasping at fog instead.
This story is creative and new yet reflective, where every reader can find a piece of themselves.
A discussion on choices, fate, regret, love, loss, dreams, reality, and hope.
The pacing of this book was unique and a little confusing; our main characters go on a journey to these fantastical places but aren't there long enough for the reader to really settle into and enjoy. We are told wonderful, beautiful prose, then whisked off to the next place, left reeling, still digesting the descriptions in the midst of another location.
The line between reality and dreams and headspace isn't just blurry, it's nonexistent. At times this adds to the books magical charm, and other times is confusing and I would need to reread passages or multiple pages to try to understand when and where we were.
Overall this book was enjoyable, with moments of reflection that were impactful and I'm sure I won't forget anytime soon.
For fans of Ghilbi, Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea, and Six Crimson Cranes, pick this up. You won't be the same afterwards ❤️
This book feels like a dream, like a bittersweet memory from a happier time that hurts to revisit, like reaching out to hug a loved one and grasping at fog instead.
This story is creative and new yet reflective, where every reader can find a piece of themselves.
A discussion on choices, fate, regret, love, loss, dreams, reality, and hope.
The pacing of this book was unique and a little confusing; our main characters go on a journey to these fantastical places but aren't there long enough for the reader to really settle into and enjoy. We are told wonderful, beautiful prose, then whisked off to the next place, left reeling, still digesting the descriptions in the midst of another location.
The line between reality and dreams and headspace isn't just blurry, it's nonexistent. At times this adds to the books magical charm, and other times is confusing and I would need to reread passages or multiple pages to try to understand when and where we were.
Overall this book was enjoyable, with moments of reflection that were impactful and I'm sure I won't forget anytime soon.
For fans of Ghilbi, Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea, and Six Crimson Cranes, pick this up. You won't be the same afterwards ❤️
Content Warnings
Minor: Blood, Abortion, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Alcohol