A review by sleveille
Adulthood Rites by Octavia E. Butler

challenging dark sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Extremely dark in its own way, building well on the world established in the first book. While immediate threats never feel as dangerous as they could, there is a creeping horror to the entire scenario that grows more and more intense with no simple solution in sight.