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A review by utopiastateofmind
The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
(Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher. This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.)
The Book Eaters is an action packed emotional tour de force. Beginning as a story about motherhood and sacrifice. About what we would do to take care of the ones we love. It quickly morphs into a book about socialization, sexism, and agency. The magic world building idea is unique and thoughtful from the very first moments. How books serve as a symbol for the stories we are told, forced to learn as truths. All the ways we can control our society, lives, and families via books.
On the reverse side, The Book Eaters is a testament to the importance of imagination, possibilities, and stories. To illustrate that we can be limited by what we think of the world. The options that are present to us. But that once we can foresee a new opportunity, a new ending, our lives transform. My heart broke for Devon throughout the entire book. To the ways her decisions, her bodily control, her love is held against her. As a methods of control.
The Book Eaters is an action packed emotional tour de force. Beginning as a story about motherhood and sacrifice. About what we would do to take care of the ones we love. It quickly morphs into a book about socialization, sexism, and agency. The magic world building idea is unique and thoughtful from the very first moments. How books serve as a symbol for the stories we are told, forced to learn as truths. All the ways we can control our society, lives, and families via books.
On the reverse side, The Book Eaters is a testament to the importance of imagination, possibilities, and stories. To illustrate that we can be limited by what we think of the world. The options that are present to us. But that once we can foresee a new opportunity, a new ending, our lives transform. My heart broke for Devon throughout the entire book. To the ways her decisions, her bodily control, her love is held against her. As a methods of control.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape and Child abuse