A review by dreareads_
Lady Macbeth by Ava Reid

dark fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.5

Okay....

I will link my video review because I do not have the time to type out all of my thoughts at the moment, BUT I do want to warn everyone that this book is <b> full of anti Scottish xenophobia </b> that is  not confronted nor unpacked in the story.

Forget the boring depiction of Lady Macbeth, or the horrific
rape scene that is immediately followed by a sex scene with a love interest that is simply considered good because he didn't rape her even though he wanted to
, or the dragon shapeshifter. The real downfall of this book is the constant description of Scottish people as uncivilized, blood thirsty, patriarchal, brutes while the English were given enough grace to seem sexist but civilized. 

I cannot in good conscience recommend this book, and if I am honest I do not think I will be reading another Ava Reid book any time soon. 

Video Review: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DA6KAZCAbl1/?igsh=aXFuNXppbmN6NHJy

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