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A review by ashsok
Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang
adventurous
emotional
reflective
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
4.5
Wow! Just wow! I enjoyed this so much more than The Sword of Kaigen. I thought that both the characters were complex and you could understand their motivations for their actions.
The only thing that I have some form of criticism of is that the discussions of feminism, racism, gender equality, colonialism, occupation etc. are a bit heavy handed. At some points I kept thinking, yes I get it men hate women. Having said that it was important to the progression of the novel so I understand to an extent.
The only thing that I have some form of criticism of is that the discussions of feminism, racism, gender equality, colonialism, occupation etc. are a bit heavy handed. At some points I kept thinking, yes I get it men hate women. Having said that it was important to the progression of the novel so I understand to an extent.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Genocide, Mental illness, Racism, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, Colonisation, and Classism
Colonisation, death, classism, racism, genocide are quite big topics of the book.
Sexual assault and suicide are mentioned briefly in the context of mental illness